According to a brief statement issued by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the agreement includes the procurement of missiles, launchers, associated equipment, and support services. Details regarding the delivery schedule and total number of units remain confidential.
FMV confirmed that the Akeron MP system had previously been tested by the Swedish Armed Forces, beginning in 2021. The agency added that the acquisition forms part of a broader defence industry cooperation between Sweden and France, initiated with the signing of a bilateral agreement in 2023.
This collaboration aims to enhance and further develop the Akeron MP system in line with shared defence goals. FMV highlighted that the current purchase supports the long-term development of advanced weapon systems for modern operational environments.
According to MBDA, the Akeron MP is the only fifth-generation missile system currently in service and combat-proven worldwide. It has been operationally tested under extreme conditions, including desert and sub-Arctic climates, and is effective in both land and maritime environments.
The system features a fully digitised, interactive firing post with embedded sensors and advanced targeting technologies. These include a latest-generation IR Band 2 and day camera, laser rangefinder, GPS, magnetic compass, and modular architecture for integration onto combat vehicles.
Weighing only 11 kg (including tripod and battery), the firing post is autonomous with an internal battery or can be connected to an external power source. MBDA emphasises that the design incorporates growth potential for integration with future land combat systems and full network-centric warfare (NCW) compatibility.
