The HIMARS Deployment And U.S. Force Posture In Syria

The United States has deployed the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to Syria for the first time. The system, capable of lobbing six guided missiles at a distant target in quick succession and then rapidly moving position to evade retaliatory fire, became well-known following its successful use in Ukrainian service against Russian forces last year.

But why is the U.S. deploying the HIMARS to Syria now? And who does the U.S. military believe its troops in Syria might need the system to deter or strike? A US M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires salvoes during the […]

Click here to visit source. www.forbes.com