Sweden and Finland begin cooperation on rocket artillery

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The Government of Sweden has authorized the armed forces to purchase US HIMARS missile artillery systems for approximately 7 billion Swedish kroner, equivalent to nearly 630 million euros. In parallel, Sweden has signed an agreement with Finland for the joint operation of the two countries' missile artillery systems.

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Finland will assist Sweden with training and maintenance of the American HIMARS rocket artillery systems, which will defend both countries.

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In the event of a Russian attack, American HIMARS missile launchers acquired by Sweden will be used to defend the Finnish part of Lapland, revealed the commander of the Swedish land forces, General Johan Pekkari.