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Deep-Range Fire: Sweden Is Considering the Purchase of Twenty American M142 Himars Artillery Systems
In March 2025, the Swedish Ministry of Defence announced its intention to order KEPD-350 Taurus long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles from Germany, with the aim of integrating them into JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets by 2028. It also specified that negotiations were underway with the Federal Office of... This article, "Deep Fire: Sweden Considers Purchasing Twenty American M142 HIMARS Artillery Systems," first appeared on Military Zone.
According to information published by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Swedish government has submitted a request for the purchase of 20 M142 HIMARS launchers. The package also includes various types of guided missiles and rocket pods, which are intended to expand Sweden's medium- and long-range strike capabilities.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Swedish Government for the purchase of M142 HIMARS high mobility artillery missile systems and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $930 million....
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