HIMARS is a highly mobile, combat-proven system designed to fire precision munitions capable of accurately striking long-range targets. Lockheed Martin said the system can be transported by C-130 and C-17 aircraft and is rapidly deployable and interoperable with NATO allies.
The company said HIMARS uses NATO-standard munitions including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System and Precision Strike Missile. For Canada, the system offers combat-proven precision across multiple ranges, integration into NATO and coalition operations, and a modernisation path through extended-range munitions and digital upgrades.
Lockheed Martin said Canada’s procurement aligns with the country’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The company said the acquisition will use the Industrial and Technological Benefits policy to support sovereign capability and match 100% of the contract value with economic benefits for Canada’s defence industrial base.
Over 10 years, Lockheed Martin said it will invest in Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, research entities and Indigenous partners. Planned areas include advanced helicopter electro-optics, clean energy dual-use technology, a self-contained UAV manufacturing system, and Arctic-focused defence and commercial infrastructure.
The company said the industrial plan is part of a broader effort to develop local talent and speed the transfer of advanced technical knowledge. It said the goal is to support an allied defence industrial base that is secure and strong.
“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.”
Lockheed Martin said it continues to meet or exceed delivery timelines for HIMARS launchers. The company said it is working with the U.S. Army and global partners to accelerate deliveries and help Canada meet its initial operating capability.
The company said HIMARS and M270 remain the only platforms capable of launching its next-generation munitions, including Extended Range GMLRS and PrSM. Lockheed Martin said PrSM recently achieved its combat debut during Operation Epic Fury, demonstrating a new deep-strike capability.
According to the company, export-ready certification for PrSM is underway. A new framework agreement is also expected to quadruple production capacity, making the 500-kilometre-plus range missile available for allied forces.
