HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET SYSTEM
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Context
- US President Joe Biden's administration announced an additional package of military aid to Ukraine totaling $2.6 billion.
- The package includes $500 million in drawdown equipment, such as ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and additional munitions for the Patriot missile system, artillery and mortar rounds, heavy fuel tankers, and tactical recovery vehicles.
About HIMARS
- The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a full-spectrum, combat-proven, all-weather, 24/7, lethal and responsive, wheeled precision strike weapons system.
- HIMARS is a C-130 air transportable wheeled launcher mounted on 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles XM1140A1 truck chassis organic/assigned to Field Artillery Brigades.
- The current HIMARS includes an increased crew protection armored cab.
- HIMARS supports an expeditionary, lethal, survivable, and tactically mobile force.
- HIMARS is designed to support joint early and forced entry expeditionary operations with high-volume destructive, suppressive, and counter-battery fires.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Additional packages of military aid to Ukraine will further enhance the complexity and implications of the Russia-Ukraine War. Critically analyse the validity of this statement. (250 words) |
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