Sweden and UK conduct joint Viking flame trials to advance next generation aircraft countermeasures
Swedish and British armed forces conducted the Viking flame trials at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range in Lincolnshire between 10 and 14 November.
Sweden orders 94 additional Patria 6×6 vehicles through the multinational CAVS programme
The Swedish Armed Forces has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to procure 94 more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles, designated Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden.
Swedish government comments on Poland’s decision to select Sweden as key partner in submarine deal
Poland has announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme, marking one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals.
A26 submarines: Poland chooses Swedish Blekinge-class design for new Baltic Sea capability
Poland confirmed on Wednesday that it has chosen Sweden to supply three A26, or Blekinge-class, submarines built by Saab, a design created specifically for operations in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden’s Saab A26 submarines chosen by Poland in key decision on future naval capability
Poland has chosen the Swedish government’s offer of Saab’s A26 submarines to replace its current Kilo-class ship, marking a significant step in its naval modernisation plans.
Sweden awards GKN Aerospace contract for UAV demonstrator advancing defence production methods
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a clean sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle demonstrator, including a dedicated turbojet engine, within 18 months.
Sweden strengthens air defence capability with new IRIS-T SLS short-range systems
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.
Sweden orders new Saab command and sensor systems to expand brigade air defence capability
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 to select supplier for new frigates early next year amid naval expansion plans by 2030
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.
Canada considers shifting F-35 order toward Sweden’s Gripen as Ottawa reviews jet procurement
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.
Sisu Auto updates major military vehicle agreements as order book reaches an all-time high
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 invests USD 10 million in Pythom to support Sweden’s space ambitions and launch goals
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.