Sweden has announced new air defence investments worth SEK 3.5 billion, presented by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson alongside representatives of the Swedish Armed Forces and the Defence Materiel Administration.
Saab has received an order worth about 2.1 billion Swedish kronor from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for sensors and command and control systems for a brigade-level ground-based air defence solution.
Sweden will choose a supplier for its multi billion Swedish crown acquisition of four new frigates early next year, the defence minister said on Monday.
Former Canadian military officers have urged the government not to reduce its future F-35A fleet and switch to Gripen E/F fighters from Saab.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command and Sisu Auto signed a long-term FISE framework agreement in January 2024 that covered deliveries of armoured military vehicles.
Saab has invested in Pythom, a space technology company with Swedish roots that develops lightweight and rapidly deployable rockets aimed at making access to space more flexible, affordable and resilient.
Sweden and Canada have established a Strategic Partnership with a strong focus on defence and security during the State Visit to Canada by Their Majesties The King and Queen.
Sweden will enter a new phase in its introduction of the Patriot air defence system as the Armed Forces confirm full operational capability at the turn of the year.
Swedish Ministry of Defence described Colombia’s decision to acquire 17 JAS Gripen E/F aircraft as a major step in bilateral defence ties following the signing of the agreement on 14 November.
On 13 November, Colombia signed a $4.3 billion agreement to purchase a squadron of 17 Swedish Saab Gripen E multirole fighter jets.
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling of the F-39 E Gripen fighter using the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.
MBDA has signed a contract amendment with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for further deliveries of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM).
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