High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 367
- Short name
- HIMARS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 18
- Contract obligations
- $1,689,442,668 Since fiscal year 2005
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$765,803 |
| FY2024 | -$2,015,436 |
| FY2023 | -$5,442,563 |
| FY2022 | $179,378 |
| FY2021 | -$4,523,913 |
| FY2020 | $10,074,084 |
| FY2019 | $66,044,824 |
| FY2018 | $53,368,363 |
| FY2017 | $54,465,321 |
| FY2016 | $53,787,984 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,604,175,186 | |
| 2 | BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP | $51,426,858 | |
| 3 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $21,500,418 | |
| 4 | Emcore Space & Navigation LLC | $9,957,375 | |
| 5 | Research Triangle Institute | $1,970,288 | |
| 6 | DRS Technologies, Inc. | $240,000 | |
| 7 | Tec-Masters, Inc. | $86,451 | |
| 8 | Bluejireh Inc. | $76,625 | |
| 9 | Military Systems Group, Inc. | $9,466 |
Contract awards
Show all 18
About this program
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under Acquisition Category IC through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. HIMARS is a mobile rocket artillery system that provides ground forces with precision strike capabilities. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of launcher systems, along with associated equipment, logistics support, and testing capabilities.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders of under $100,000 to large-scale production and support contracts exceeding $1 billion. Lockheed Martin Corporation serves as the primary contractor, particularly through its Missiles and Fire Control division, delivering full-rate production units, life-cycle contractor support, and test fleet maintenance services. Notable contracts include a $1.18 billion firm-fixed-price contract for full-rate production supporting Foreign Military Sales to the UAE and Singapore, and multiple life-cycle support contracts valued between $147-258 million with durations of 2-5 years. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, particularly through the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, is the predominant contracting authority. No set-aside designations were utilized in the reviewed contract awards. Work is performed at various locations, including Grand Prairie, Texas, and Letterkenny Army Depot, which was specifically equipped for HIMARS component repair capabilities.
Quick answers
What is HIMARS?
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has HIMARS obligated on contracts?
18 contract awards are coded to HIMARS, and their actions have obligated $1,689,442,668 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on HIMARS?
The contractors obligated the most on HIMARS contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,604,175,186), BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP ($51,426,858) and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ($21,500,418).
How much did HIMARS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to HIMARS obligated -$765,803 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for HIMARS?
The latest contract award coded to HIMARS is W9124P25PA035, awarded to Bluejireh Inc. on September 29, 2025.
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