Editor's note: GE Intelligent Platforms changed its name to Abaco Systems on 23 Nov. 2015 as a result of the company's acquisition last September by New York-based private equity firm Veritas Capital.
The HIMARS, the newest member of the Army's MLRS family, was developed originally in 1996, and entered service in June 2005. HIMARS is designed to destroy enemy artillery, air defense systems, trucks, light armor, and personnel carriers, as well as support troop and supply concentrations.
The HIMARS is a U.S. light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a truck, carrying six rockets or one Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile on the U.S. Army's family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) five-ton truck, and can launch the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) family of munitions. The vehicle can be transported aboard the C-130 four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.
The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control segment in Orlando, Fla., is subcontracting with Harris to design and build the electronics for the MLRS M-270 HIMARS vehicle.
For more information contact GE Intelligent Platforms online at www.ge-ip.com, Harris Government Communications at www.govcomm.harris.com, or Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control at www.lockheedmartin.com/mfc.
