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The Canadian government has announced the purchase of 26 Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), associated munitions and a comprehensive ten-year industrial and economic plan, contributing to a North American defence industrial base that is secure and strong.
WHY IT MATTERS
- HIMARS is a highly mobile, combat-proven system that fires precision munitions capable of accurately striking long-range targets. Transportable by C-130 and C-17 aircraft, it is rapidly deployable and interoperable with NATO allies, using NATO standard munitions like GMLRS and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).
- For Canada, HIMARS offers: Combat-proven precision and performance across multiple ranges; seamless integration into NATO and coalition operations; a clear modernization path with extended range munitions and digital upgrades; and industrial partnership opportunities to support domestic sustainment and sovereignty.
- Canada’s procurement of HIMARS aligns with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, leveraging the Industrial and Technological Benefits policy to boost sovereign capability and match 100% of contract value with economic benefits for Canada’s defence industrial base.
- Over 10 years, Lockheed Martin will invest in Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, research entities, and indigenous partners on projects such as advanced helicopter electro‑optics, clean‑energy dual‑use technology, a self‑contained UAV manufacturing system, and Arctic‑focused defence/commercial infrastructure, fostering export potential and national sovereignty.
- This industrial plan is part of a broader effort designed to cultivate local talent and accelerate the transfer of advanced technical knowledge, supporting an allied defence industrial base that is secure and strong.
- Lockheed Martin continues to meet or exceed delivery timelines for HIMARS launchers and is collaborating with the US Army and global partners to drive even faster deliveries, ensuring that Canada can meet their initial operating capability.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVES
- “HIMARS provides Canada with a reliable, adaptable and forward-looking solution for long-range precision fires,” said Vice President of Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles Gaylia Campbell. “Lockheed Martin stands ready to support the Canadian Armed Forces in achieving both immediate operational readiness and long-term strategic flexibility – ensuring that Canada can meet today’s threats while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.”
- “With over 85 years of presence and partnership in Canada, we are dedicated to strengthening a sovereign Canadian defence industry that drives meaningful economic impact,” said Kristen Leroux, vice president and regional executive for Canada and Latin America at Lockheed Martin. “The investments we’ll make under this industrial plan will champion the growth of small-to-medium enterprises and deliver cutting-edge Canadian technology to the aerospace and defence industry.”
