Sweden contributes to NATO Air Policing with Gripen fighters
In a recent press release, the Swedish government announced its decision to contribute with JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to NATO's air surveillance mission, NATO Air Policing.
Nordic joint action: Sweden and Denmark enhance defence cooperation
Pal Jonson, Swedish Defence Minister, and Troels Lund Poulsen, Danish Defence Minister, signed a letter of intent on enhanced defence cooperation on 7 May 2024.
Swedish company Avioniq joins UK’s hypersonic missile development programme
Avioniq has been selected to join the UK Ministry of Defence’s Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) agreement.
Sweden and Austria plan to buy Black Hawk helicopters for a total of two billion dollars
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. Department of State has approved a possible sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Sweden and Austria.
Sweden to transfer early warning aircraft, air defence missiles to Ukraine
The Swedish Government has unveiled its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date, marking the 16th installment of support since Russia's full-scale invasion commenced.
Sweden pledges EUR 6.5 billion in military support to Ukraine
On May 24, the Swedish Government has announced a substantial three-year framework for military support to Ukraine, committing SEK 75 billion (approximately EUR 6.5 billion) for 2024-2026.
Rheinmetall MAN contracted for delivery of 48 HX 8×8 trucks for Swedish Archer artillery system
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Swedish company BAE Systems Bofors AB to deliver 48 all-terrain HX Cab Chassis with protected cabins.
Marshall to build command and control systems for Swedish Armed Forces
Marshall has secured a contract to design and produce an extensive suite of command and control (C2) shelters, modular workspaces and ancillary equipment for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
BAE Systems signs contract with Sweden for new CV90 combat vehicles
BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles, as well as associated integrated logistic support.
Babcock collaborates with Saab on new Swedish Navy Luleå-class Surface Combatants
In addition to developing the Luleå-class for the Swedish Navy, Saab and Babcock will explore potential export markets for the new design.
German Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens forge NATO ties in joint exercise
German Eurofighter jets and Swedish Gripen aircraft recently conducted joint training exercises. This marked their first cooperative endeavor following Sweden's NATO accession.
Swift Response 24: U.S. artillery conducts live fire drills in Sweden
For the first time, U.S. artillery units have conducted live-fire exercises at the Skillingaryd firing range in Sweden. This event is part of the larger NATO exercise Swift Response 24.