Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's HIMARS rocket artillery in €630 million deal
Sweden's government has authorised its armed forces to buy the US-made HIMARS rocket artillery system from Lockheed Martin for around 7 billion Swedish crowns, almost €630 million, and has signed a parallel agreement with Finland to operate the two countries' rocket artillery together.
Sweden has inked a €630 million contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire ten HIMARS rocket artillery systems and associated ammunition, as confirmed by the Swedish Ministry of Defence on Monday. These advanced systems, valued for their long-range precision strikes, will bolster Sweden's military capabilities, filling a gap in the armed forces' arsenal.
The deal, part of the country's regular investment plan, is expected to see first deliveries in 2027 and complements existing Archer artillery and grenade launchers, enhancing Sweden's ability to cover larger areas with its forces. The purchase aligns with Sweden's 2025-2030 defense budget and reflects the broader trend of European nations increasing defense expenditures.
Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson and his Finnish counterpart, Antti Häkkänen, signed a joint declaration outlining cooperation in rocket artillery, covering training, maintenance, and joint production, as both nations aim to develop capabilities for NATO's collective defense. The strategic move highlights Sweden's commitment to European security and underscores the growing importance of integrating American weaponry, particularly in munitions production, amid global defense challenges.
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