The U.S. State Department has announced its approval of a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Croatia, involving “eight (8) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment and services for an estimated cost of $390 million.”
According to the notice, the sale includes “twenty-four (24) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS),” as well as “twenty-four (24) M31A2 GMLRS-Unitary High Explosive (HE) Pods with IMPS.”
Additionally, it will provide “two (2) M1152 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) with Next Generation SECM (NG SECM)” and “eight (8) M1152 HMMWVs with Command and Control Communications Shelters.”
HIMARS, a powerful rocket artillery system, is designed to launch various types of rockets within a short amount of time.
The notice states that this proposed sale will support “the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.”
Furthermore, it states that the proposed sale will enhance Croatia’s capability “to deter current and future threats and support coalition operations as well as promote interoperability with the United States and other NATO forces.”
Lockheed Martin, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is identified as the principal contractor for this potential sale.
The implementation of the proposed sale will necessitate “the assignment of four U.S. Government and four contractor representatives to travel to Croatia for program management reviews.” This travel is expected to occur “approximately twice per year as needed to support equipment fielding and training.”
In conclusion, the notice asserts that there will be “no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale,” reiterating the U.S. commitment to strengthening its NATO allies through enhanced military capabilities.
