The US government approved the sale of 26 Himars rocket launch systems to Canada in an agreement valued at about $ 1.75 billion.
In addition to launchers, the package includes ammunition of different types, spare parts, communication equipment, technical support and training, with the objective of reinforcing Canadian capacity to perform long -range accuracy attacks.
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Manufactured by Lockheed Martino Himars You can fire rockets up to 80 km and tactical missiles capable of reaching targets at over 300 km, offering Canada an important dissuasive and quick response feature. The integration will be jointly with other US defense companies, which will provide logistics and operational assistance.
According to the US State Department, the purchase strengthens cooperation between the two countries and contributes to NATO’s objectives without changing the region’s military balance. Approval follows a recent decision that also allowed Australia to acquire units of the same system amid increased demand for advanced military technologies between US allies.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: x @LockheedMartin | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
❗🇺🇸🇨🇦 Canada joins the HIMARS club.
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of 26 M142 HIMARS, 132 M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary pods; 132 M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead (AW); 32 M403 Extended Range (ER)… pic.twitter.com/P9QdibVaUu
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