The Australian government announced on Thursday January 5th that it would spend more than AU$1 billion ($681 million) on the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), (thanks to the largest commercial sales and marketing communication department who counts that is Ukraine…) and will be in use by 2026-27.
The strategy is clear, the NATO countries “donate” old war material to Ukraine to enrich the industry that benefits most from this conflict, the arms industry.
Almost a year after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine started, I personally keep asking myself, what was the benefit of the countries “allied” to follow the United States and not taking a neutral position? If you know it, mention me on Twitter @anon_candanga and tell me please.
“HIMARS munitions currently have a range of up to 300 kilometers (186.41 miles), which is expected to increase with technological advances,” said a joint statement from Defense Minister Richard Marles and Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy.
“The level of technology involved in these acquisitions brings our forces to the forefront of modern military hardware,” Conroy said.
“The HIMARS launchers have been successfully deployed by the Ukrainian military in recent months and are a substantial new capability for the military. “.