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A Big Thorn in Russia’s Side: US HIMARS Rocket Launchers

The M142 high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) and its bigger brother, the tracked M270, are a really big thorn in Russia’s side.
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A Big Thorn in Russia’s Side: US HIMARS Rocket Launchers
U.S. M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers fire salvoes during a military exercise in the Grier Labouihi region, in Morocco, on June 9, 2021. Fadel Senna/AFP/Getty Images
Mike Fredenburg
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“The M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS are the most dangerous and capable weapons available to the Ukrainian armed forces that can influence combat operations.” — Alexey Sakantsev, Russian military analyst.
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Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and master’s degree in production operations management.
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