The United States Department of Defense has announced a significant Foreign Military Sale to Italy, involving the transfer of advanced artillery systems M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) and associated equipment worth an estimated $400 million. This move is seen as a strategic step to bolster the defense capabilities of a key NATO ally.
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of twenty-oneM142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) and one M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive Pod, equipped with an Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS). This sale, subject to Congressional approval, underscores the United States’ commitment to the security and stability of its European partners.