After the modernization programs of its Armed Forces, Polonia confirms the signing of framework agreements with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of 486 additional HIMARS rocket launchers. This will add to the rocket artillery systems already received, as part of the HOMAR-A and K project, considering the integration of launchers into 6×6 armored trucks produced by local companies.
Based on what was reported by the Polish Ministry of Defense on September 9, the signing of framework agreements between the Lockheed Martin company in the United States and the Polish Armaments Agency took place that day. Through this the purchase of 486 M182 HIMARS rocket launchers for the Polish Armed Forces was establishedincluded within the HOMAR-A Program.
One of its objectives is to equip a total of 27 battalions with the new HOMAR-A mobile artillery system, which is, broadly speaking, the installation and integration of American rocket launch systems HIMARS on armored trucks 6 × 6 from PGZ Jelcs. Furthermore, it is expected, as is the case with the HOMAR-K system (based on the K239 of South Korean origin)the participation of more companies from the Polish industrial complex.
“The implementation of the HOMAR-A program will include the signing of individual executive agreements with two US entities, including the delivery of ammunition, and with Polish entities.“. Added: “The implementation of the HOMAR-A program will include the signing of individual executive agreements with two US entities, including the delivery of ammunition, and with Polish entities.“.
Until now, The Polish Armed Forces have received the first HIMARS high mobility artillery systems of American origin in their original configuration. In total there are 20 units, which serve for the necessary training and training of the crew and operators. As well as for the purposes of creating the necessary doctrine of employment and use of this new rocket artillery system, which will also be provided by ATACMS long-range missiles.
Finally, it is expected that the first HOMAR-A, in its configuration “polish was” Begins to be delivered to artillery units of the Polish Armed Forces in 2025.
