Editing M142 HIMARS (section)

==Related developments==
Lockheed Martin UK and [[INSYS]] had jointly developed a demonstrator rocket artillery system similar to HIMARS for the British Army's "Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapon System/Rocket" (LIMAWS(R)) program. The system consisted of a single MLRS pod, mounted on a [[Supacat]] SPV600 chassis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defense-update.com/events/2007/summary/dsei07_missiles.htm#camm |title=Missiles and Fire Support at DSEi 2007 |access-date=7 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905154914/http://defense-update.com/events/2007/summary/dsei07_missiles.htm#camm |archive-date=5 September 2008}}</ref> The LIMAWS(R) program was canceled in September 2007.<ref>[http://www.janes.com/news/defence/idr/idr070904_1_n.shtml "UK cancels LIMAWS Gun to pay for operations"]. ''Janes.com'', 4 September 2007.</ref>
[[File:Autonomous multi-domain launcher 01.jpg|thumb|The Autonomous Multi-domain Launcher at Yuma Proving Ground, April 2024]]
Lockheed Martin and [[Thales Australia]] are discussing with the Australian government, manufacturing GMLRS rockets in Australia, due in part to concerns of resupply during conflict. Australia has the ability to manufacture the rockets but it depends on the technology, specifically the guidance components, being authorized by the US government.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://eurasiantimes.com/himars-down-under-australia-looks-to-buy-manufacture-himars-mlrs-after-their-super-success-in-ukraine/ |author= Ashish Dangwal |date=8 October 2022 |title= HIMARS Down Under! Australia Looks To Buy, Manufacture HIMARS MLRS After Their 'Super Success' In Ukraine |access-date=8 October 2022}}</ref> In November 2022, the publication The Strategist, published by the [[Australian Strategic Policy Institute]], warned that "acquiring the missile-delivery system without a dedicated [[surveillance and target acquisition]] capability means that Australia's long-range fires will have no eyes."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Molesworth |first=Daniel |date=2022-11-30 |title=Australian Army's long-range strike capability could be firing blind |url=https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-armys-long-range-strike-capability-could-be-firing-blind/ |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=The Strategist |language=en-AU}}</ref>

===Autonomous Multi-domain Launcher===
The Autonomous Multi-domain Launcher (AML) is an [[unmanned ground vehicle|unmanned]] variant of the HIMARS. The AML is equipped with remote controlled launcher and [[fire-control system]] that ensures compatibility with current munitions used onboard both [[M270 MLRS]] and HIMARS.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/06/16/us-army-fires-autonomous-launcher-in-pacific-focused-demo/ |title=US Army fires autonomous launcher in Pacific-focused demo |date=17 June 2021}}</ref> The concept video shows the AML can carry two pods compared to one on HIMARS and is expected to be compatible with munitions from other services or in development.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/video/806965/autonomous-multi-domain-launcher-simulation-video |title=Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher Simulation Video}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2022/06/armys-autonomous-himars-moving-forward-will-be-at-project-convergence/ |title=Army's autonomous HIMARS moving forward, will be at Project Convergence |date=17 June 2022}}</ref>

===Homar-A===
Homar-A (English: [[Lobster]], A for American) is a program by [[Ministry of National Defence (Poland)|Polish Ministry of National Defense]] to acquire the M142 HIMARS, and, via technology transfers, integrate the launcher with the domestically produced [[Jelcz]] 663.45 6x6 truck chassis, ''Topaz'' [[Battle command|battle management]] system and communication system. The Armaments Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defense has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on September 11, 2023. Under the terms of this agreement, 486 Homar-A vehicles will be assembled in Poland, with first deliveries starting in 2026.<ref>{{cite web |date=11 September 2023 |title=Poland's Ministry Of National Defense Signs Framework Agreement With Lockheed Martin For Homar-A Rocket Artillery System Program |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-09-11-polands-ministry-of-national-defense-signs-framework-agreement-with-lockheed-martin-for-homar-a-rocket-artillery-system-program |access-date=12 July 2024 |website=www.lockheedmartin.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ratka |first=Damian |date=12 September 2024 |title=Święto Wojsk Lądowych. W oczekiwaniu na Borsuka [KOMENTARZ] |url=https://defence24.pl/sily-zbrojne/swieto-wojsk-ladowych-w-oczekiwaniu-na-borsuka-komentarz-under-construction |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=Defense24.pl |language=pl}}</ref>

===GMARS===
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In 2023, [[Rheinmetall]] and [[Lockheed Martin]] signed a collaboration agreement for the development of the Global Mobility Artillery System (GMARS) to address the need for future long-range artillery. The GMARS launcher consists of two pods as opposed to HIMARS' single pod. Current munition options include the MFOM family of munitions such as GMLRS, ER-GMLRS, [[MGM-140 ATACMS]] and [[Precision Strike Missile]]. Surfaced launched version of [[AGM-158 JASSM]] and 122 mm unguided rockets are expected to be integrated later.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/tactical-wheeled-vehicles/wheeled-armoured-vehicles/gmars | title=Rheinmetall}}</ref> It was unveiled during the Eurosatrory 2024 and mounted on Rheinmetall's HX 8x8 chassis. Both Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin are actively engaging with European customers for potential sales.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://breakingdefense.com/2024/06/rheinmetall-lockheed-unveil-gmars-in-talks-with-european-customers-exec/ | title=Rheinmetall, Lockheed unveil GMARS, in talks with European customers: Exec | date=17 June 2024}}</ref>