US allies bordering Russia are buying up HIMARS, weapons that have devastated Putin's forces in Ukra

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Ukraine, and longer-range rockets and missiles for them

The US State Department has signed off on a request by Poland to buy an advanced rocket system, as well as longer-range missiles and rockets for it. The country is among several other US allies bordering Russia that have sought to obtain this capability.

Poland requested to buy 18 M142 US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and related equipment in a expected $10 billion sale, according to a notice this week from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The HIMARS has proven to be a highly effective weapon for Ukraine, which has used the system to devastate Russian forces on the battlefield.

The sale will also include 468 HIMARS launcher loader module kits, 45 M57 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) — longer-range missiles for the HIMARS that Ukraine has long requested — and over 1,500 different variants of guided multiple launch rockets (GMLRS) and warheads. ATACMS are surface-to-surface missiles that have a range of 190 miles, while the XM403 GMLRS, one of the variants included, are extended-range munitions.

Additionally, the sale is expected to consist of practice rockets, communications and support equipment, systems integration assistance, and personnel training.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-allies-bordering-russia-are-buying-up-himars-weapons-that-have-devastated-putin-s-forces-in-ukraine-and-longer-range-rockets-and-missiles-for-them/ar-AA17fGhh

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