Sweden conducts first Patriot live firing in Crete ahead of planned mission to protect NATO’s Ukraine aid hub in Poland
Sweden has conducted its first Patriot live firing in Crete as it prepares to send an air-defense unit to protect NATO’s logistics hub in Poland from December.
Elbit Systems plans its first European laser warning systems production and maintenance centre in Sweden
The project will provide local integration, assembly, maintenance and lifecycle support for European customers.
Saab and Swedish defence authorities complete sea trials of large underwater drone demonstrator within a year of contract award
Saab and Swedish defence authorities have completed the first phase of a large uncrewed underwater vehicle project following successful sea trials.
Saab presents Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, with testing to follow before its maiden flight and delivery
Saab has presented the first of three GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft ordered for the Swedish Air Force.
Saab secures SEK 1.3 billion Swedish order for new Gripen flight control computer
Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order to develop a new flight control computer for Gripen fighter aircraft.
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius completes air defense and live-fire drills in the Baltic Sea
USS Paul Ignatius conducted air defense scenarios and live-fire drills with Swedish and Finnish personnel during a transit through the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia.
Sweden to send Patriot air defence unit to Poland to guard NATO logistics hub
Sweden plans to send a Patriot air defence unit to Poland from December to guard the NATO logistics hub through which military and civilian support flows to Ukraine, the Swedish Ministry of Defence said.
Swedish Armed Forces extends Savox cooperation with multi-year agreement to maintain and upgrade IMP communication systems
Finland’s Savox Communications has signed a multi-year agreement to support the IMP Intercom System used by the Swedish Armed Forces.
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.

