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BAE Systems has announced the signing of contracts worth approximately USD 2.5 billion with Sweden and Denmark for the delivery of new CV90 combat vehicles. This landmark agreement is part of a three-party framework involving the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration (FMV).

BAE Systems secures USD 2.5 billion contracts with Denmark and Sweden for CV90 combat vehicles

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The CV9035MkIIIC, built to the latest specifications, incorporates significant advancements in mobility, protection, and firepower.

Sweden has actively participated in Brilliant Vanguard, a NATO-led operation aimed at enhancing airspace surveillance along the alliance's eastern flank. The exercise seeks to bolster security for local populations while demonstrating NATO’s collective defensive capabilities.

Sweden supports NATO’s eastern flank security with early warning aircraft deployment

Air, NATO / By Defence Industry Europe

Sweden has actively participated in Brilliant Vanguard, a NATO-led operation aimed at enhancing airspace surveillance along the alliance’s eastern flank.

Sweden and the United States signed a statement of intent to enhance cooperation between their respective special forces. While the specifics of the agreement remain classified, it aims to strengthen operational capabilities and foster closer collaboration between the two nations’ elite military units.

Sweden and United States sign agreement to strengthen Special Forces cooperation

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Sweden and the United States signed a statement of intent to enhance cooperation between their respective special forces.

Global military expenditure is at an all-time high as peace and security in multiple regions has deteriorated. Swedish company Saab is a leading company in the defence sector. On 13 November, hundreds of representatives from the local business community had the chance to meet and hear more from Saab’s president and CEO Micael Johansson, when he was interviewed on stage during our seminar in Gothenburg.

Defence industry: Saab grows in Gothenburg as demand soars

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Global military expenditure is at an all-time high as peace and security in multiple regions has deteriorated. Swedish company Saab is a leading company in the defence sector.

Soldiers from the Swedish Army demonstrated their advanced artillery capabilities with the Archer system during live-fire mission rehearsals at Dynamic Front 25, held in Finland on 19 November 2024. The event highlighted the Swedish Army's proficiency with this cutting-edge long-range artillery platform, which is also employed by the British Army.

Swedish Army artillery battery showcases Archer system at Dynamic Front 25 [VIDEO]

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Soldiers from the Swedish Army demonstrated their advanced artillery capabilities with the Archer system during live-fire mission rehearsals at Dynamic Front 25, held in Finland on 19 November 2024.

Sweden has announced plans to support the mass production of long-range missiles and drones. The initiative, which hinges on parliamentary approval, was revealed during a bilateral meeting between Swedish Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, at Karlberg Palace on 22 November.

Sweden to bolster Ukrainian defence with long-range missile and drone production

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The forthcoming package is set to be financed within the framework of Sweden’s three-year military support programme, which allocates SEK 25 billion annually between 2024 and 2026.

During the visit, Kristersson and Zelenskyy signed a Statement of Intent on enhanced cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine concerning Combat Vehicle 90. During the press conference, Kristersson said that the Statement of Intent is a concrete testament of Sweden’s and Ukraine’s shared desire to enhance cooperation on the production, training and maintenance of the Combat Vehicle 90 system.

KNDS Deutschland to supply advanced CV90 simulators to modernise Swedish Army training

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The Swedish defebce procurement agency (FMV) has awarded KNDS Deutschland a contract to deliver three CV9040D simulators.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new strategic partnership agreement, solidifying closer ties between the two nations. The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation in security and defence, innovation, and competitiveness.

Sweden and Poland sign strategic partnership to bolster Baltic Sea defence and security

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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new strategic partnership agreement, solidifying closer ties between the two nations.

Last week, Swedish space technology company Ovzon successfully showcased a pilot test demonstrating remote control of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) using its integrated satellite communications (SATCOM) solution. The trial, conducted in collaboration with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), highlights the potential of cutting-edge satellite technology in remote operations.

Ovzon successfully demonstrates long-distance UGV remote control using Ovzon 3 satellite

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

Swedish space technology company Ovzon successfully showcased a pilot test demonstrating remote control of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) using its integrated satellite communications (SATCOM) solution.

The Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden convened in Harpsund today to address critical security concerns facing the Euro-Atlantic region. In a united declaration, the leaders underscored their commitment to confronting shared threats and ensuring the safety of their nations and allies.

Nordic-Baltic leaders affirm commitment to Euro-Atlantic security at Harpsund summit

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The Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden convened in Harpsund today to address critical security concerns facing the Euro-Atlantic region.

Swedish defence and security company Saab is set to showcase its full suite of Ground Combat weapons training solutions at the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, from 2-6 December 2024. This marks the first time Saab will present its renowned Ground Combat weapons systems, including the AT4, Carl-Gustaf M4, and NLAW, as part of an indoor training solution.

Saab to showcase comprehensive ground combat training solutions at I/ITSEC 2024

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Swedish defence and security company Saab is set to showcase its full suite of Ground Combat weapons training solutions at the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, from 2-6 December 2024.

The course of the Russo-Ukrainian war highlights that targets particularly vulnerable to conventional kinetic strikes, as well as covert operations and sabotage, are the facilities of the so-called critical infrastructure, mainly in the energy and transportation-logistics sectors. This threat also extends to the maritime domain, as demonstrated vividly by operations carried out by both sides of the conflict. Modern armed forces must, therefore, possess capabilities for Seabed Warfare, enabling the protection of such facilities through early detection of adversarial actions, prevention of their execution, and effective defence measures in case of an attack.

Saab and DSTA expand collaboration on underwater defence technologies

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Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded MoU to deepen their collaboration in underwater defence technologies.