Estonia has received its first shipment of HIMARS launchers.
Delivered through cooperation between Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Army, and the Estonian Government, the systems will provide the Estonian Defence Forces with a mobile, long-range strike capability as regional security threats continue to evolve.
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is combat-proven and capable of launching precision munitions at targets between 15 and over 400 kilometres away. These long-range capabilities, paired with rapid deployability, are expected to bolster NATO’s eastern flank and reinforce the deterrent posture of allied forces in the Baltic region.
“We are proud to deliver the first HIMARS launchers to Estonia, providing a credible deterrent that is highly interoperable with allied forces in Europe,” said Tim Cahill, President of Missiles and Fire Control for Lockheed Martin. “In today’s complex and rapidly evolving security environment, it is more important than ever that our allies can work together seamlessly to deter and defeat threats.”
The delivery comes ahead of schedule, thanks to Lockheed Martin’s recent expansion of HIMARS production. Estonia now joins a growing group of nations fielding the launcher, including Australia, which also received its first units this month.
The new systems offer both strike depth and interoperability, supporting integrated NATO fire missions and allowing Estonia to contribute more robustly to collective defence.
As part of Lockheed Martin’s broader 21st Century Security vision, the company say that it continues to modernise its launchers and munitions to stay ahead of emerging threats. With the HIMARS in Estonian service, the Baltic state gains a modern artillery capability well-suited to both national defence and alliance-wide operations.
