Since the first M23 HIMARS system arrived in Ukraine on June 142, rivers of ink have been written about its role in the war. There is no doubt that, thanks to its mobility, versatility, precision and range, it has allowed Ukraine to inflict real damage on Russian logistics, limiting its ability to coordinate large-scale operations and therefore limiting its advances. In this sense, the HIMARS and its brothers, the M270 and the MARS II, have changed the direction of the conflict. However, it has not been their only notch, as they have previously played an important role in other conflicts, including Afghanistan and the fight against Daesh. What is more important, everything seems to indicate that we are only at the beginning of its operational life, since improvements and new ammunition continue to be developed that promise an intense future.
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