Sweden has officially committed to purchasing four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, in a deal that strengthens its defence capabilities and leverages a joint procurement arrangement with the Netherlands and Austria.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Junghans Microtec GmbH for the supply of fuzes for the Archer artillery system.
Sweden has officially begun its first overseas contribution to NATO’s Air Policing mission, following the arrival of six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets at Malbork Air Base in Poland.
Sweden will take part in one of NATO’s largest air exercises, Ramstein Flag 2025, which runs from 31 March to 11 April and involves more than 90 aircraft.
Sweden is undertaking its largest defence build-up since the 1950s, with military procurement orders now three times higher than in 2021.
Swedish technology company Carmenta has extended its frame agreement with Airbus Defence and Space, ensuring continued collaboration on geospatial solutions.
The Swedish Air Force, in collaboration with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab, has successfully developed and tested the “Loke” counter-drone system in just 84 days.
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has acquired the VIKING Uncrewed Ground Vehicle from IDV as part of its Autonomous Multifunctional Ground Vehicle Demonstrator Programme.
The Swedish construction company NCC has been commissioned by the Swedish Fortifications Agency to develop the Villingsberg training ground and firing range in Karlskoga.
FMV has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Bofors to deliver 18 additional Archer artillery systems and five Arthur counter-battery radar systems to Ukraine.
Peab has secured a contract worth SEK 280 million to construct new test facilities and office buildings for BAE Systems Hägglunds.
Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have signed an agreement to harmonise their ammunition certification processes.
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