US EditionUS State Department approves possible sale of rocket systems to Canada, Pentagon says
The $2.4 billion sale of 26 HIMARS systems aims to strengthen Canada's NATO role and hemispheric defense, pending U.S. Congressional and Canadian contract approvals.
- On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved the possible sale of 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment to Canada.
- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the sale will support U.S. foreign policy by improving Canada’s military capability and boosting its role in hemispheric defence and NATO deterrence.
- The DSCA estimated the sale at US$1.75 billion and named Lockheed Martin as principal contractor, while the Pentagon cited US$2.4 billion; HIMARS gained public attention a few years ago.
- Congress must approve the sale before it proceeds, and Canada must negotiate a contract with manufacturers, steps not expected until next year.
- During last spring's election, Liberals pledged to diversify procurement sources, but inclusion of government contractor technical, engineering and logistics personnel services may create headaches for the Liberal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of M142 high-mobility artillery rocket systems and related equipment in Canada.
US Approves Sale of Mobile Artillery Rocket Systems to Canada
The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment to Canada. A news release from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Defense, estimates the cost of the sale at US$1.75 billion and says the principal contractor is Lockheed Martin. The release says Canada has asked to buy 26 of the systems—called HIMARS for short—along with other items. …
US State Department approves possible sale of rocket systems to Canada, Pentagon says
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment to Canada for an estimated cost of $1.75 billion, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
U.S. State Department greenlights potential sale of $2.4B mobile rocket system to Canada
The U.S. State Department has given Canada the green light to potentially purchase 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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