The collaboration, unveiled at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, aims to deliver the VIPRO system in 2026. It will demonstrate how military vehicles can be adapted to defend against increasingly common drone threats at a price suited to mass production.
Cheap first-person-view drones, often costing less than $1,000, have become the single largest threat to armoured vehicles in Ukraine. Open source intelligence and NATO assessments indicate that drones are responsible for destroying two-thirds of Russian battlefield losses, including tanks, artillery and air-defence systems.
Despite the rapid growth of unmanned systems, heavy trucks and troop carriers remain essential to military operations and continue to be vulnerable to drone attacks. Earlier this year, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration ordered 775 trucks from Scania and Volvo to strengthen the country’s armed forces.
The partnership reflects a joint effort to strengthen European defence mobility solutions while maintaining interoperability and long-term support networks. Once integrated with Volvo vehicles, VIPRO will be configured to meet national requirements and ensure readiness in complex operational environments.
Nordic Air Defence Co-founder and CEO Karl Rosander said: “VIPRO combines Volvo’s legacy of engineering excellence with Nordic Air Defence’s cutting-edge defence innovation and agility to deliver a truly European solution to the number one threat in land warfare. Together we are shaping a defence solution that is mobile, adaptable, and built to serve the long-term needs of European and allied forces.”
President of Volvo Defense Andreas Svenungsson said: “Volvo Defense sees great potential in partnering with defence technology start-ups. Innovations in vehicle protection are not only shaping the future of defence, but also ensuring the resilience of transportation and logistics systems that societies depend upon. Through collaborations like this, we can accelerate solutions that safeguard both military and civilian mobility in an increasingly complex threat environment.”
The Kreuger 100XR interceptor, central to the VIPRO system, offers a range beyond 3 km with autonomous detection and tracking supported by embedded artificial intelligence. Its flexible design and stackable form allow integration on vehicles, vessels and airborne systems, enhancing operational adaptability for European and allied forces.
