Sweden: FMV launches Demo Ucav project to develop future unmanned combat capabilities
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), in cooperation with the Armed Forces, is taking key steps to develop future capabilities for combat with and against unmanned systems.
Sweden significantly increases defence procurement amid changing security landscape
Sweden is undertaking its largest defence build-up since the 1950s, with military procurement orders now three times higher than in 2021.
Sweden orders 775 military trucks from Scania and Volvo to boost armed forces logistics
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order for 775 trucks from Scania and Volvo to support the expansion of the Swedish Armed Forces.
Sweden successfully launches its first military test satellite to enhance defence capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces announced on 31 January 2025 that Sweden had successfully launched its first military satellite as part of a trial and test project.
MilDef secures new contract with Swedish Armed Forces for IT and C2 systems
MilDef has announced a new contract to provide IT equipment and integration services in Command and Control (C2) Systems for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Swedish Armed Forces: Winter Sun 2024 continues with undiminished strength
Winter Sun encompasses about 2,000 participants from Revingehed in Skåne to Boden in the north.
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Britain and Sweden’s close military relationship strengthened [VIDEO]
The harsh winter months of Swedish Lapland are the ideal location for the British Army to test, trial, train and push their soldiers and equipment beyond the limits.
Cutting-edge KNDS simulators for Swedish Armed Forces
Swedish Armed Forces will be carrying out their Leopard 2 training using the latest generation of cutting-edge Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS) simulators.
Swedish Armed Forces participate in Steadfast Defender 24 exercise
During the spring, Sweden participates in NATO's major exercise, Steadfast Defender 24. It is the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War.
KNDS to supply new tank simulators to Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with KNDS Germany (KMW) for advanced main battle tank simulators.
Swedish Armed Forces to be deployed in Latvia amid NATO integration
In anticipation of its NATO membership, Swedish Armed Forces announced plans to contribute army units to Latvia as part of NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF).
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ramps up orders
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has reported a remarkable increase in its operational activities.