Canada Confirms $2.6B Purchase of 26 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US
Canada has ordered 26 HIMARS launchers from the United States in a $2.6 billion deal, with the Department of National Defence calling it the “only solution” capable of meeting the military’s needs. Ottawa and Washington have finalized an agreement under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program to acquire the launchers, the department said in a June 2 news release.
TL;DR
- Canada is purchasing 26 HIMARS launchers from the U.S. for $2.6 billion.
- The Department of National Defence stated HIMARS is the "only solution" for military needs.
- The agreement was finalized under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.
- Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029.
- The purchase includes munitions, spare parts, training, and support services.
- HIMARS are needed to strengthen Canada's territorial defense and allied support capabilities.