The U.S. State Department on March 10 approved a potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment to Sweden.
Lockheed Martin was named as the principal contractor for the possible transaction. Financial terms, quantities and delivery schedules were not disclosed.
The authorization is a preliminary step in the U.S. foreign military sales process and will be followed by further review and notifications as required.
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) — The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it approved the potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment to Sweden.
Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor for the potential transaction, the State Department said. The announcement, made on March 10, represents an authorization to proceed with the next steps in the U.S. foreign military sales process.
The M142 HIMARS is a wheeled rocket artillery system that provides greater mobility and precision-strike capability through the use of a variety of guided and unguided munitions. Details such as the number of systems, pricing and delivery timeline were not disclosed in the announcement.
The potential sale is a diplomatic and defense development of interest to NATO partners and regional security watchers, as it would add to Sweden's long-range artillery and strike capabilities.
Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington; Editing by Costas Pitas.
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