Ukraine continues to request Western assistance to fend off Russian aggression, and the US-made HIMARS weapons system’s precise rockets are in high demand. Who makes this lethal rocket launcher and why is it so effective?
Artillery quickly became the most important weapon in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
Ukrainian forces began using newer western artillery such as the M777 Howitzer on the battlefield. But a different type of weapon had a bigger impact. The American-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, also known as HIMARS, was a major high-tech upgrade for the Ukrainian military.
