The US Department of State has approved a possible FMS to Sweden, involving the acquisition of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
Sweden seeks to procure 20 M142 HIMARS launchers, along with various guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) pods.
The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Sweden, involving the acquisition of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment.
The projected value of the deal is $930m.
According to the State Department, Sweden seeks to procure 20 M142 HIMARS launchers, along with various guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) pods.
These include 35 M31A2 GMLRS unitary pods with insensitive munitions propulsion system (IMPS), 35 M30A2 GMLRS alternative warhead pods with IMPS, 35 M403 extended range GMLRS alternative warhead pods with IMPS, and 35 M404 extended range GMLRS unitary pods with IMPS.
The request further covers 20 M57 Army Tactical Missile System pods and 24 international field artillery tactical data systems.
Additional items specified in the order consist of practice rocket pods, AN/PRC-158 and AN/PRC-160 radios, simple key loaders, advanced global positioning system receivers, electronic technical manuals, integration support services, spare parts, tool kits, test equipment, contractor logistics support, training and associated equipment, technical assistance, publications, transportation and other programme support elements.
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Lockheed Martin has been identified as principal contractor for the proposed sale.
Developed by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in 1996 under an advanced concept technology demonstration programme, HIMARS is the latest addition to the multiple-launch rocket system family.
The system is designed to target artillery and air defence assets as well as vehicles and personnel carriers.
The US Department of State stated that the proposed sale will improve Sweden’s capability to meet “current and future threats” and strengthen its interoperability with US and allied forces.
The acquisition is also expected to improve Sweden’s artillery and mid-range fire capability.
Furthermore, the agreement advances US foreign policy and national security objectives by bolstering the security of a Nato ally recognised for contributing to political stability and economic progress in Europe.
In January 2026, Swedish government announced further investment in ground-based air defence (GBAD) by planning procurement of point defence systems that integrate different weapons and sensors.
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