Ottawa Wants Future Canadian Army HIMARS to Deploy Long-range Anti-ship Missiles

Ottawa announced plans to procure over two dozen American missile launchers within four years to support the Canadian Army’s long-range strike and anti-shipping requirements. Procured to address “global security situations,” the $1.8 billion Long-range Precision Strike Land project will include munitions and sustainment for 26 M142 High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems (HIMARS), according to a Tuesday release from the Canadian government. Ottawa expects to receive its first launchers by 2029. “The launcher systems will be paired with long-range munitions capable of precisely engaging targets at distances of more than 300 kilometres, revolutionizing how the Canadian Army conducts operations and supports