[Last November](https://defence24.pl/strong-arms/vegry-sa-interested-American-artillery-racietowa) Hungarian defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky reported ongoing talks regarding Budapest's acquisition of US M142 HIMARS rocket launchers. possible acquisition could be made within 3-5 years, after obtaining the consent of the U.S. Congress. The number of HIMARS they would like to buy was not given. A fewer years earlier, 20-24 vehicles had been speculated to replace the long-established russian BM-21 Grad launchers.