The U.S. State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Bahrain for the purchase of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment, with an estimated value of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the deal.
Under the request, Bahrain will acquire:
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Four (4) M142 HIMARS launchers
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Three (3) International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems
The package also includes a range of non-Major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) items, such as:
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M28A2 Low-Cost Reduced-Range Practice Rocket Pods
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High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle Fire Direction Centers
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M1084A3 HIMARS resupply vehicles
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HIMARS Driver Vision Enhancer systems
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AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced GPS Receivers
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Support and test equipment
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Simulators, generators, and integration support
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Spares, repair parts, and communications equipment
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Software delivery and support services
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Facilities and construction assistance
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Publications and technical documentation
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Personnel training and training equipment
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U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
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Studies, surveys, and other related program support elements
According to the DSCA, the sale will enhance Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a highly mobile and precise long-range strike capability. The M142 HIMARS is a proven system used by U.S. and allied forces worldwide for both deterrence and rapid response operations.
