China's HJ-8 anti-tank missile system (Hong Jian - "Red Arrow") belongs to the second generation of anti-tank guided missiles adopted by the People's Liberation Army of China. Development of the HJ-8 anti-tank missile system began in 1970, and in 1984 it was tested and adopted for service. The HJ-8 APC replaced its predecessor HJ-73 and became a standard APC in the Chinese land forces. The complex is operated by the NOA of China as a portable complex, used to equip infantry fighting vehicles, light vehicle chassis and helicopters.
The HJ-8 APC has been repeatedly upgraded to increase its armor penetration and accuracy. Currently, the developer offers a version of the HJ-8L, designed for use in any weather, at any time of day and has an increased combat efficiency. In general, by its design, combat capabilities and purpose of the HJ-8 is similar to the American anti-tank system "Tow".
China's NORINCO foreign trade corporation HJ-8 of various modifications was exported to Pakistan, Arab Emirates, Thailand and some African countries. In Pakistan with minor modifications, the complex is produced under license under the name "Baktar Shikan". Development and maintenance of Baktar Shikan complex is carried out by Pakistani firm "Institute of Industrial Control Systems" (former name "Khan Research Laboratories"). According to unconfirmed reports, this version was successfully used by Bosnian Muslims against the Serbian army during the civil war in Yugoslavia.
Composition:
The HJ-8 complex includes:
- a guided solid propellant missile,
- launcher,
- control equipment (optical sight with 12x magnification, IR receiver, counting and solving device),
- Auxiliary equipment for checking the integrity of the missile and maintenance of the control system.
The missile consists of a two-stage RDTT (launch and march), a combat unit, a control system compartment, an IR-signal system and in-flight stabilizers. The solid propellant marching engine is centrally located and is equipped with four self-directed nozzles in the missile's casing, while the RDTT launch vehicle is located in the tail of the PTUR. The deployable stabilizers are placed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the missile and support its rotation in flight.
The control system is semi-automatic, with infrared equipment to accompany the missile and transfer control commands by wire. When the HJ-8 missile is used, the operator must keep the target in the sight until the end of the missile's flight, the infrared tracking system automatically keeps the missile in the sight line. The sighting devices, optical guidance system equipment and IR tracking system are mounted on the launcher.
Options
- HJ-8A - an upgraded version, compared to the basic HJ-8 has a more powerful BC and an improved engine, which increased the maximum range up to 3 km.
- HJ-8C is an improved version, production of which started in mid-1990s. The HJ-8C is equipped with a new tandem combat unit for reactive armor and an engine that provides a range of up to 4km. The contact fuse is equipped with a nose bar.
- HJ-8E - redesigned digital control system, which provides 90% increase in accuracy. The complex is additionally equipped with a new PTI-32 infrared sight for night action.
- HJ-8L is the last modification with the highest armor penetration (up to 1000 mm) and combat efficiency parameters. The complex received a new lightweight launcher, equipped with a periscope sight, which significantly reduced the vulnerability of the operator from enemy fire. The launcher can be used with PTUR HJ-8 all modifications, and the control system automatically recognizes the type of installed missile and selects the control mode.
Temperature range from -40°C to +50°C, in all climatic zones.
For maintenance of the complex there are three types of ZIP: ZIP of the 1st echelon is intended for quick check of serviceability of PU and control system just before starting; ZIP of the 2nd and 3rd echelons is intended for adjustment and check of correct position of the axis of IR tracking system and starting direction axis relative to the optical sighting line, as well as for check of separate system elements for their replacement. ZIP is transported by ordinary cars.
Special training equipment is used for preparation and training of the complex operators, simulating combat application on targets of different types at different distances.
"Baktar Shikan" complex was improved by Pakistani specialists in parallel with modernization of HJ-8 PTRK. As compared to the original version, the following main changes were made: the thermal imaging sight was installed, the PTUR was equipped with a tandem BC of cumulative action, the equipment of the complex operation check was improved and its weight was reduced, as well as the service life of batteries was increased. Maximum range of fire is 3 km. Baktar Shikan" control equipment provides automatic tracking of the missile along the target sighting line. In the portable version of the complex is dismantled into four pack weighing no more than 25 kg in the following composition: sighting unit (IR goniometer, weight - 12.5 kg), control system unit (weight 24 kg), launcher (weight 23 kg) and the missile in the TIC. It is allowed to use HJ-8 missiles of all versions in the structure of Baktar Shikan MAC. It was also reported that the development of an advanced digital guidance system based on a 32-bit Intel processor was completed.
The HJ-8 can be accommodated on a variety of media ranging from helicopters and jeeps to infantry fighting vehicles from various manufacturers.
The design of the complex allows its installation on different types of helicopters up to light helicopters. The number of PU installed on the helicopters depends on the helicopter model and can be different. The HJ-8 complex installed on the WZ-9 attack helicopter (licensed version of the French SA-365N "Dauphin-2" - export designation - Z-9G.), has 4 PU (2 on each side). A variant of equipment with this complex of the Russian Mi-17, French SA.341 "Gazelle" and others has been developed.
PLA Ground forces are operating an anti-tank complex HJ-8 on an extended base of light car chassis BJ2020SAJ (wheel configuration 4X4). There was also developed a version of self-propelled anti-tank system based on the armored vehicle YW534 ("Type 89").
Pakistan has developed a variant of placing the modernized Baktar Shikan on the Landrover chassis (4x4 wheel arrangement), which has a place for transportation of two additional missiles in the industrial complex. The complex is airmobile - can be transported by helicopters such as CH-47 or transport aircraft. Baktar Shikan" self-propelled APC can be placed on the basis of various combat vehicles (see photo), including the American APC M113A1.
The self-propelled APC designated "Adnan" is designed for the Malaysian armed forces. The Adnan is a retractable turret with Baktar Shikan launcher and sights, mounted on the chassis of the ACV-300 infantry fighting vehicle. The APC is additionally equipped with 7.62mm machine gun and 76mm smoke grenades.
Characteristics:
| Maximum range of fire, m. | 3000 (4000 for HJ-8 C/E/L) |
| Minimal range of fire, m. | 100 |
| Armor-piermeable, mm | 800 (1000 for HJ-8L ) |
| Armor penetration at 68°, mm | 180 (220 for HJ-8L ) |
| Speed, gunshot/min. | 2-3 |
| Rocket: - length, mm - body diameter, mm - stabilizer range, mm - starting weight, kg - flight speed,m/sec |
875 120 320 11.2 220 |
| IR goniometer: - dimensions, mm - viewing angle |
480 x 150 x 280 6° |
| The launcher: - dimensions, mm - weight, kg - vertical angle - horizontal orientation angle |
327 x 368 x 994 25 -7° to +13° 360° |
| Transport and discharge container: - length, mm - diameter, mm - rocket weight, kg |
1566 155 25 |
Testing:
Data from the US Department of Defense website
on component contracts and their elements for HIMARS RESO
20 February 1996 (the date of publication of the data is indicated everywhere, not the date of contracts)
Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Priory, Texas) has received an increase in funding of $1,845,000 as part of a written agreement to begin work prior to the awarding of a $23,200,000 incentive contract with additional funding to provide technology demonstrations of the modern concept for MLRS and HIMARS, 4 for each system. Work was to be performed in Camden (Arkansas, 82%) and Grand Priory (Texas, 18%). Estimated completion date is September 30, 2000. This non-competitive contract was initiated on August 16, 1995. The contract is awarded by the U.S. Army Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-96-C-0138).
August 28, 1996
Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase in funding of $7,600,000 through a written agreement to begin work prior to the award of an incentive contract for a total cost of $35,425,000 (with two options) to perform four demonstrations of advanced concept technology for the MLRS and HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems. The work was to be performed in Camden (Arkansas, 82%) and Grand Priory (Texas, 18%). Estimated completion date is July 31, 2000. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 6 June 1996. The contract is assigned to the United States Army Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-96-C-0385).
December 22, 1999
Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $2,000,000 increase in funding as part of a $68,320,142 contract with additional funding for a multiple launch rocket system for a lightweight combat vehicle transported in a C-130 aircraft. Under the contract, the contractor was to perform work on the delivery of six complete combat vehicles. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas and Camden, Arkansas, 12.8 percent. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2002. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 October 1999. The contract is awarded to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-00-C-0002).
26 October2000
On October 25, 2000, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Priory, Texas) received an increase in funding of $10,391,000 as part of a change of $15,191,407 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding. The contractor was to take full responsibility for the choice of the entire system assembly technology - the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, which was to include the HIMARS XM142 combat vehicle, a transport and charging vehicle (TZM) with on-board equipment and a trailer for TZM. The work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie (Texas, 99.1%) and Camden (Arkansas, 0.9%). The estimated completion date is December 31, 2002. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 June 2000. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
20 December 2000
Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $8,181,688 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding for two additional lightweight, full-size combat vehicles transported by C-130 transport aircraft and spare parts for the entire HIMARS multiple rocket launcher program to meet the latest U.S. Marine Corps requirements. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 55 percent and Camden, Arkansas, 45 percent. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2003. This non-competitive contract was initiated on September 28, 1999. The contract is awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
22 June 2001
Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $5,733,000 increase in funding for an additional $6,300,000 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding. The HIMARS multiple launch rocket system is transported in a C-130 aircraft. The running bases of the system vehicles are wheeled landing gear. The system is all-weather. It is designed to fire all types of unmanned and guided missiles of the MLRS family of ammunition. The change in funding included funding for a modified plan for detailed testing of the HIMARS system, which included maintenance of the control panel software during 2002, which was required to maintain the software and verify the installation of a low cost fire control panel, and to analyze requirements for an extended location reporting system and to provide uninstalled autonomous operation. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 30 April 2003. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 22 December 1999. The contract was awarded to the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
December 24, 2002
December 20, 2002 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Priory, Texas) was awarded a contract worth $13,464,339 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 15 percent and Camden, Arkansas, 85 percent. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2004. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 7 January 2002. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).
12 May 2003
May 6, 2003, Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase in funding of $7,962,400 as part of a contract worth $19,535,876 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 94 per cent and Camden East, Arkansas, 6 per cent. Estimated completion date is November 30, 2004. This non-competitive contract was initiated on January 13, 2003. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0072).
25 June 2003
Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile Fires Control (Grand Priory, Texas) received a change of $19,011,810 as part of the contract (DAAH01-03-C-0005) in the amount of $103,754,649 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system evaluation work. The work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas (15 per cent) and East Camden, Arkansas (85 per cent). Estimated completion date is December 31, 2004. One price offer was requested on January 7, 2002 and one price offer was received. The contract obligation is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
23 December 2003
December 18, 2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $88,902,563 to the contract with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. The work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date for the work was 28 February 2006. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 3 June 2003. The contract is assigned to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).
02 March 2004
27 февраля 2004 года корпорация Lockheed Martin Corp. (Гранд Прейри, штат Техас) заключила контракт стоимостью 7 384 153 доллара США для материально-технического
providing the contractor during the life cycle of the HIMARS M270A1 multiple rocket launcher/fighting vehicle. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2007. This non-competitive contract was initiated on April 7, 2003. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-04-C-0076).
27 December 2004
December 23, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an amendment of $109,181,816 to the contract and additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The works were to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 85 percent) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 15 percent). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2007. This non-competitive contract was initiated on April 13, 2003. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).
22 April 2005
On April 21, 2005, Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems L.P. (Seeley, Texas) received a change of $6,803,123 to the cost-reimbursement contract for work on the chassis of a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 15 November 2008. Two quotations were requested on August 15, 2002 and two quotations were received. The contracts are with the Office of Tank and Armament Administration (Warren, Michigan) (DAAE07-03-C-S023).
03 October 2005
On September 30, 2005, Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems L.P. (Seeley, Texas) received a change of $6,106,539 to the contract for chassis work on a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 15 November 2008. Two quotations were requested on August 15, 2002 and two quotations were received. The contracts are with the Office of Tank and Armament Administration (Warren, Michigan) (DAAE07-03-C-S023).
03 January 2006
December 28, 2005 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $99,916,279 to perform work on the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The work was to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 77 percent) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 23 percent). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 April 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).
07 March 2006
March 03, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) has received an amendment in the amount of $7,875,238 to the supplementary funding contract to perform work on an additional number of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. The works were to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 77%) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 23%). Estimated completion date is February 29, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 April 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).
03 July 2006
June 30, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase of $6,949,732 as part of the contract of $15,812,497 with additional funding to carry out work to develop an improved cab with protection for the HIMARS M142 multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 31 October 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).
27 December 2006
December 21, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) has received an amendment in the amount of $166,364,478 to a contract with additional funding for the high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, 23 percent and Camden East, Arkansas, 77 percent. Estimated completion date is September 30, 2009. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 5 April 2006. The United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) is the issuing agency for the contract (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).
13 August 2007
August 6, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $6,254,366 to a contract with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system and high-volume production of universal fire control systems. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, 23 per cent and Camden East, Arkansas, 77 per cent. Estimated completion date is December 31, 2009. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 6 February 2007. The contract is awarded to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).
28 December 2007
December 27, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $266,093,603 to a contract with additional funding to carry out work on high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, maintenance, tool, training and support reporting. The work was to be carried out in Camden East, Arkansas. Estimated completion date is 30 March 2010. One price offer was requested on 7 March 2007 and one price offer was received. The contract obligation is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).
02 January 2009
On December 31, 2008, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $179,679,703 with additional financing, the scope of which includes work on the high-volume production of 4-R (production number 4) HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in support of the U.S. Army (Ground Force) and U.S. Marine Corps, 57 combat vehicles for the U.S. Army and 7 for the U.S. Marine Corps. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas and East Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is March 30, 2010. One price proposal was requested and one price proposal was received. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).
14 May 2009
On May 11, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $11,851,101 with additional funding to carry out work on the acquisition of nineteen enhanced cabins with protection for HIMARS multiple rocket launcher calculation numbers for the Army (Army) and seven for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as kits for mounting on M142 HIMARS combat vehicles and the required spare parts. Work was to be performed at Grand Prairie (Texas, 20%), Seeley (Texas, 53%), Rock Center (West Virginia, 14%) and White Sands Missile Range (White Sands, 13%). The estimated completion date is September 30, 2009. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contractual obligations have been awarded to the U.S. Army Contracts Office, Center for Aeronautical Systems and Missile Weapons Administration Contracts (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).
14 September 2009
On August 31, 2009, BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP (Seeley, Texas) entered into a contract worth $13,977,529 to perform work on 64 Advanced Cabin Protection Kits, 65 Component Kits, 59 Soft Home Kits (possibly sleeper kits), 5 Spare Parts Kits for the HIMARS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is 9 October 2010. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contractual obligations have been assigned to the Army Contracts Authority, Contract Management Centre, CCAM-TM-B (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-09-C-0623).
19 February 2010
On February 4, 2010, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $26,884,609 to carry out work on the high-volume production of 5 (production number 5) of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, an option for 12 combat vehicles for Jordan. The works were to be performed in Grand Prairie (Texas, 40%) and East Camden (Arkansas, 60%). The estimated completion date is February 28, 2012. One quotation was requested and one price proposal was received. Contract obligations are assigned to the U.S. Army Contract Office, U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Systems Contracting Center (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).
23 June 2010
June 17, the corporation Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $ 9,350,444. The scope of the contract includes work on a high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system in part of four replaceable elements of the cabin design with improved protection for the calculation numbers. Quantity - 200 pcs. The work was to be carried out at Redstone Arsenal (Alabama). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2012. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The contractual obligations are with the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration Contracts Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).
29 June 2010
On June 24, BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) signed a contract worth $24,859,697. The subject matter of the contract is to perform work on 130 chassis for HIMARS multiple rocket launchers with enhanced protection cabins for calculation numbers and armor elements. This is a change to the contract for 63 vehicles from the government, with the option to order an additional 67 vehicles. Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. Estimated completion date is 30 June 2011. One price proposal was requested and one price proposal was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Vehicle Administration, Warren, Michigan (W56HZV-08-C-0460).
27 September 2010
On September 22, 2010, BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) entered into a contract worth $16,352,665 to exercise 44 of the 67 options for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher chassis with enhanced cabins to protect payload numbers and armour elements (armour plates). Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Automotive Administration (Warren, Michigan) (W56HZV-08-C-0460).
29 September 2010
On September 22 BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) signed a contract worth $16,352,655. The subject matter of the contract is the execution of 44 of 67 options for the chassis of HIMARS multiple rocket launcher combat vehicles with enhanced cabins to protect the calculation numbers and armor elements (armor plates). The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Automotive Administration (Warren, Michigan) (W56HZV-08-C-0460).
20 December 2010
On December 16, Lockheed Martin (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $28,583,522 / with additional funding. The scope of the contract was to provide support and maintenance services for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system, control system modules, systems and artillery pieces assembled with transport and launch containers, as well as the M270A1 MLRS multiple rocket launcher fire control systems for the Army (ground forces), Marine Corps and approved customers under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contract obligations are with the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Huntsville (probably a typo, supposedly Redstone Arsenal), Alabama) Contracts Center (W31P4Q-08-C-0003).
28 December 2010
On December 23, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, signed a contract worth $139,635,485. The scope of the contract was to provide services for six high-volume production of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, including 44 combat vehicles, which were also to provide maintenance, training and support equipment. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is December 30, 2013. One quotation was requested and one quotation was received. Contract obligations are with the U.S. Army Contracts Office, Office of Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-11-C-0101).
15 November 2013
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (Grand Prairie, Texas) has entered into a $17,658,738 contract to provide life support services to artillery units of MLRS and HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and HIMARS/BM M270A1 MLRS combat vehicle fire control systems. Presumed completion date is June 30, 2014. There are 35 working sites throughout the United States and funding was to be determined locally. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Procurement funding for fiscal year 2014 in the amount of $852,000 was available at the time the contract was awarded. The United States Army Contracts Management Office (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-14-C-0057) was contracted.
31 December 2015
Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas, USA) awarded a $142,750,920 contract as part of the Foreign Military Sales Program to perform work on 12 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers with enhanced cabin protection, including sapphire clear armored glass. The contract includes training, spare parts, software and modifications for the United Arab Emirates. The procurement framework also provides for the synergistic procurement of spare parts for Jordan. The planned completion date is 30 December 2017. The United States Army Contracts Office (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) is responsible for contractual obligations.
Forecast International data
Contracts/Orders and Opportunities
As of January 1, 2010, the U.S. Department of Defense has granted the following contracts for HIMARS M142 BM. All amounts are in US dollars.
| Date | Contract | Contractor | Amount | Description |
| 2010/02/04 | W31P4Q-09-C-0001 | Lockheed Martin | 26 884 609 | Large-volume production of HIMARS system No. 5, execution of option on 12 Jordanian combat vehicles |
| 2010/05/13 | W31P4Q-10-C-0270 | Lockheed Martin | 91 258 623 | Replacement of the Long Term Purchase Order and the French Technical Contract for GMLRS, High Volume Production V |
| 2010/05/17 | W31P4Q-09-C-0623 | BAE Systems | 37 403 500 | 181 advanced armored cab for HIMARS MRX components and 181 MRX kit. |
| 2010/06/17 | W31P4Q-08-C-0001 | Lockheed Martin | 9 350 444 | 220 sets for modern armoured cabins of HIMARS MRVs |
| 2010/06/24 | W56HZV-08-C-0460 | BAE Systems | 24 859 697 | 130 chassis BM RZO HIMARS without or with improved armored cabins and armored kits |
| 2010/07/12 | W31P4Q-10-C-0270 | Lockheed Martin | 469 922 290 | 4770 GMLRS Unitary; 530 transport and launch containers with short range training rockets for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and foreign customers. |
| 2010/09/22 | W56HZV -08-C-0460 | BAE Systems | 16 352 665 | Execution of 44 out of 67 options for HIMARS chassis without and with improved armoured cabins and armoured kits. |
| 2010/12/16 | W31P4Q-08-C-0003 | Lockheed Martin | 28 583 522 | Technical support and maintenance services for all BM M142 HIMARS fire control systems and BM artillery pieces; BM M270A1 fire control systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and approved foreign military sales program customers. |
| 21010/12/23 | W31P4Q-11-C-0001 | Lockheed Martin | 139 635 485 | 6 HIMARS MRVs as part of a high-volume production, (44 combat vehicles, without and with maintenance, training and auxiliary equipment. |
Procurement statistics of the BM RESO HIMARS (2008-2016 financial years)
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | ||||
| Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | |
| US Army Procurement | ||||||
| GMLRS URS | 2 070 | 263,7 | 2 646 | 309,2 | 3 228 | 353,3 |
| HIMARS RESO | 57 | 225,1 | 57 | 227,5 | 46 | 208,4 |
| HIMARS RSO upgrade kit | - | 10,5 | - | 33,1 | - | 70,9 |
| U.S. Marine Corps Purchase | ||||||
| HIMARS RESO | - | 30,4 | 7 | 135,1 | - | 67,0 |
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | ||||
| Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | |
| US Army Procurement | ||||||
| GMLRS URS | 2 592 | 291,0 | 2 994 | 333,2 | 2 796 | 322,7 |
| HIMARS RESO | 44 | 211,5 | - | 31,7 | - | 20,2 |
| HIMARS RSO upgrade kit | - | 39,4 | - | 11,7 | - | 8,3 |
| U.S. Marine Corps Purchase | ||||||
| HIMARS RESO | - | 167,8 | - | 25,2 | - | 6,7 |
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | ||||
| Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | Quantity | Costs | |
| US Army Procurement | ||||||
| GMLRS URS | 2 964 | 337,1 | 2 832 | 336,7 | 3 286 | 373,2 |
| HIMARS RESO | - | 0,3 | - | 0,3 | - | 0,4 |
| Upgrade kit for HIMARS RDC | - | 15,3 | - | 15,5 | - | 15,7 |
| U.S. Marine Corps Purchase | ||||||
| HIMARS RESO | - | 6,9 | - | 7,0 | - | 7,1 |
All amounts are in millions of US dollars
