NATO allies along the Russian border are increasing their military capabilities by acquiring High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States. The HIMARS system, initially a game changer for Ukraine, is viewed as essential by countries like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in bolstering their defenses against potential Russian aggression. Estonia received six HIMARS in April, while Latvia and Lithuania have agreements for additional systems. These nations emphasize the necessity of long-range strike capabilities, which have been proven effective in Ukraine, particularly for targeting Russian military assets behind front lines.
"We have the long strike capability, deep strike capability in Estonia already today," he said.
The HIMARS deliver that capability.
These countries see the deep strike capability as critical based on watching Ukraine.
When Ukraine first received HIMARS from the US, Russian ammo depots, command and control centers, and more that had been out of reach of Ukrainian artillery were suddenly vulnerable.
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