Why US mobile rocket artillery systems are a game changer for Ukraine

The White House confirmed on Wednesday that it will provide the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to Ukraine.

The HIMARS is a multiple launch rocket system that allows for saturation rocket artillery fire at enemy targets. Based on reports that suggest the HIMARS will be range-limited to 50 miles, it is likely that the Ukrainians will be provided only with M30 rockets, albeit likely guided rockets, to load into the HIMARS. To placate Russian fears that Ukraine might use the HIMARS to hit Russian territory or command targets at long range, the United States will not provide more advanced surface-to-surface missiles that can be loaded into the HIMARS.