Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies
Naval Group has begun production of Luleå, the Royal Swedish Navy’s first Defence and Intervention Frigate, at its Lorient shipyard.
Swedish corvette Helsingborg operates under Finnish command to protect territorial waters and expand joint maritime surveillance
Sweden’s Visby-class corvette HSwMS Helsingborg is operating under Finnish Navy command to help monitor and protect Finland’s territorial integrity during week 40.
Sweden to deploy Gripen fighters over Poland to strengthen NATO air defence and protect military and civilian aid to Ukraine
The mission will contribute to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence along the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Finland and Sweden order first Patria TRACKX tracked armoured vehicles for field evaluations, with deliveries beginning in 2027
Finland and Sweden have ordered the first Patria TRACKX tracked armoured vehicles for field testing, advancing the platform from development to initial procurement.
Finnish F/A-18 and Swedish Gripen fighters intercept Russian MiG-31 and Su-30 jets in first joint operational mission over Gulf of Finland
Finland and Sweden conducted their first joint operational air-identification mission on 24 September 2026, deploying F/A-18 Hornet and JAS 39 Gripen Quick Reaction Alert fighters over the Gulf of Finland.
Saab targets central role in Swedish defence space integration with SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson for multi-domain operations
Saab plans to take a broader role in Sweden’s defence space sector by integrating technologies from across the domestic industrial base.
GKN Aerospace selected for Sweden’s future combat air technology programme covering propulsion, onboard power and thermal management
Sweden’s FMV has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract worth about SEK 390 million to work on technologies for the country’s future combat air capability.
The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities
The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Saab secures SEK 2.9 billion order to advance Sweden’s future fighter programme across manned and unmanned systems
Saab has secured an order worth about SEK 2.9 billion from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to continue work on the country’s future fighter system.
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Sweden has received its first Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank, marking the initial delivery under a programme covering 110 upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s.
Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
Sweden has authorised the procurement of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, adding a long-range precision-strike capability to its armed forces.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters to help protect Finnish airspace as Helsinki and Stockholm strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters will support the surveillance and protection of Finland’s territorial integrity under a deeper operational partnership between the two NATO allies.