Sweden signed a contract worth over SEK 7 billion ($729 million) on September 7, 2026, to purchase more than ten M142 HIMARS launchers and a comprehensive GMLRS ammunition package from Lockheed Martin, with initial deliveries starting in 2027. The strategic acquisition establishes the Swedish Army's first operational rocket artillery capability, addressing a critical long-range gap within its new division under the Total Defence Bill 2025-2030. While existing Archer 155 mm howitzers cover short-range requirements, HIMARS enables deep-strike targeting against high-value assets across 90 km to 500 km range tiers. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Sweden's acquisition of the M142 HIMARS rocket launcher marks a major strategic milestone for its Army, as it will create its first operational long-range precision-strike rocket capability. (Picture source: US DoD) |