Sweden Approves $730 Million HIMARS Purchase to Boost Long-Range Firepower

On September 7, 2026, the Swedish government announced a procurement worth 7 billion Swedish kronor (about US$730 million) for the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The deal includes more than ten launch units, a large stock of Guided Multiple-Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) ammunition, and a letter of intent with Lockheed Martin and Saab to produce Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) rounds in Sweden. First deliveries are scheduled for 2027.

Sweden to purchase US HIMARS rocket artillery for $750M

Sweden’s defence planners cite the “current security situation” and the need for “rapidly available capabilities” that can operate over larger areas than the domestically produced Archer system. The acquisition is financed through the regular investment plan of the Swedish Armed Forces under the Total Defence Bill 2025-2030 and is presented as an “opportune purchase” to strengthen NATO’s northern defences. A joint declaration with Finland expands cooperation on training, maintenance and ammunition supply for rocket-artillery systems.

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• Cost: SEK 7 billion (? US$730 million).

Sweden to purchase US HIMARS rocket artillery for $750M

• Units: >10 HIMARS launchers, each mounted on a truck chassis.

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• Ammunition: Large quantity of GMLRS rounds; future production of PrSM missiles (range up to 500 km).

Sweden to purchase US HIMARS rocket artillery for $750M

• Delivery timeline: Initial systems arrive in 2027, with full capability built up thereafter.

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Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen described the partnership as a “milestone” in deepening bilateral military cooperation.

Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences

• “This gives the Swedish army a capability it does not have today, the ability to strike at significantly longer distances than today,” — Defense Minister Pal Jonson, defence minister

Sweden to purchase US HIMARS rocket artillery for $750M

• “The introduction of rocket artillery clearly demonstrates that Sweden is taking responsibility for security in Europe,” — Pal Jonson, defence minister

Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences

• “Together, we are developing important capabilities for NATO’s collective defence,” — Pal Jonson, defence minister

Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences