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Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS artillery rocket system in $729 million deal

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Sweden will acquire Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System under a deal valued at $729 million, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said Monday. The purchase adds a U.S.-made long-range artillery capability to Sweden’s defense arsenal.

Discovered 2026-09-07T05:35:50.521224-07:00 | 2026-09-07T05:35:50.521224-07:00

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  • The $729 million purchase is a significant European defense acquisition and creates additional demand for Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS production line.
  • Sweden’s decision underscores the growing importance of mobile, precision rocket artillery in European defense planning.
  • The deal strengthens U.S.-Swedish defense-industrial ties as Sweden expands its military capabilities.

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