Sweden to Acquire HIMARS Rocket Artillery in €630 Million Deal
Sweden has authorised armed forces to purchase US-made HIMARS rocket artillery from Lockheed Martin and signed a joint operational agreement with Finland.
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According to Euronews, the Swedish government has authorised its armed forces to purchase the US-made HIMARS rocket artillery system from Lockheed Martin.
The procurement is valued at approximately 7 billion Swedish crowns, which equates to almost €630 million.
In addition to the purchase agreement, Sweden has signed a parallel agreement with Finland to operate the rocket artillery systems of both countries together.
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This brief is based on reporting by Euronews.