TSAMTO, April 30th. According to the Australian Ministry of Defense, the government has decided to purchase additional HIMARS MLRS systems, as well as high-precision PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) attack missiles.
2.3 billion rubles will be allocated for these purposes over the next decade. Australian dollars (US$1.7 billion) to expand Australia's long-range strike capabilities.
This step was taken based on the results of a competitive selection conducted by the Ministry of Defense. According to the government, the decision is in line with the National Defense Strategy until 2026, where the possibility of long-range strikes is identified as a key requirement for national defense.
The decision also provides for the formation of a second regiment of long-range fire weapons at the Edinburgh training ground in South Australia. Officials said that the second regiment will significantly expand the capabilities of the Australian Armed Forces to hit targets at ranges up to 500 km.
It is expected that the modernization of the PrSM missile will allow in the future to increase its range to 1000 km. The adoption of the PrSM will strengthen Australia's ability to respond to emergencies in the region and work together with allied forces.
The HIMARS MLRS is already in service with the first regiment of long-range fire weapons. The launchers were demonstrated during the Talisman Sabre 25 exercises, during which the PrSM rocket was launched two years earlier than originally planned. The second regiment will complement the first equipped with HIMARS, providing a mobile platform for long-range strikes.
The PrSM Inc.1 is a 432mm surface-to-surface missile with a range of over 499 km. It is equipped with an inertial navigation system with GPS correction and a high-explosive fragmentation warhead designed to ensure maximum destructive capability when firing over an area. Versions with improved features are being developed.
In total, as part of the recently published Comprehensive Investment Program for 2026, the Australian authorities plan to invest up to 37 billion over the next decade. austr. dollars in guidance systems and long-range strike capabilities, equipping the country's Navy, Air Force and SV with these means.
Australia is also seeking to establish its own facilities for the production of rockets and missiles used by the HIMARS MLRS.
In early April 2026, the first Australian-built GMLRS guided missile was test-fired. In addition, last year, Australia and the United States initiated a cooperation program to create a base for the production of PrSM missiles in the country.
As reported by CAMTO, the Australian Ministry of Defense acquired the first 42 MLRS HIMARS under the Land-8113 Phase program.1. In May 2022, the US Department of State approved the supply to the Australian government under the Foreign Military Sales program of 20 MLRS M142 HIMARS, ammunition, related equipment and services worth up to 385 million dollars.
In August 2023, the U.S. Department of State approved the supply of 22 additional M142 HIMARS, ammunition, and other related equipment worth up to $975 million.
The first pair of HIMARS MLRS was delivered to Australia in March 2025. As planned, the full delivery of the first two batches will be completed by 2027.
In September 2025, the US Department of State approved the supply of Australia with the third batch of 48 MLRS M142 HIMARS, related equipment and services worth up to 705 million dollars.
