Germany will buy three HIMARS systems from the United States for Ukraine
Date: 2024-05-09 Author: Michail Kovalenko Categories: MILITARY ASSISTANCE
Germany has taken the initiative to strengthen Ukraine's defense by expressing its intention to purchase three HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launch systems from the United States of America. The decision was announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during his visit to Washington.
HIMARS is an advanced multiple launch rocket system with high mobility and effectiveness on the battlefield. It is planned that these systems will be transferred to Ukraine to support its defensive capabilities in the context of an armed conflict in the east of the country.
According to the German Defense Minister, cooperation with the United States on the transfer of HIMARS will be a key step in strengthening Ukraine's defense position. It also demonstrates the deep strategic security partnership between Germany and Ukraine.
Ukraine is already actively using HIMARS systems in its armed forces. Since the beginning of the military conflict in the east of the country in 2014, Ukraine has received support and military assistance from many partner countries, including the United States, Germany and other NATO members.
In addition to Germany, other countries have also expressed their readiness to support Ukraine in strengthening its defense capabilities. This reflects a broad international alliance in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in a complex security environment.
In the context of growing tensions in the region and the need to ensure the security of Ukraine, such actions by partner states become necessary steps to support the peaceful and stable development of the country.
