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Sweden buys US HIMARS rocket artillery for $730 million

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Sweden is set to acquire US-made HIMARS rocket artillery systems for approximately US$730 million. This acquisition aims to enhance the Swedish Armed Forces' long-range capabilities and operational reach. Deliveries of the Lockheed Martin-produced systems, which include launcher trucks and ammunition, are scheduled to begin in 2027. The move also involves deepening cooperation on rocket artillery with neighboring Finland. AI

RANK_REASON Significant defense procurement by a NATO-aligned nation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Sweden buys US HIMARS rocket artillery for $730 million

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Sweden buys US rocket artillery for US$730 million

    Sweden’s government said on Monday that the country would spend seven billion kronor (US$730 million) to buy US-made HIMARS rocket artillery for it military. The government said in a statement that the acquisition would “enable the Swedish Armed Forces to operate over larger area…

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