Sweden to Buy Four Frigates From France’s Naval Group: PM
Sweden's government said Tuesday that it would buy four new frigates for its navy from France's Naval Group in what it called "a very large international defence-industrial deal."
Sweden Sends Out Call for New Generation of All-Terrain, Multi-Mission UGVs
Sweden is on the hunt for a new generation of small unmanned ground vehicles that can adapt to different missions.
Sweden Arrests Second Crewmember of Suspected False-Flagged Tanker
Sweden said a second crewmember had been arrested off a suspected false-flagged tanker, believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet."
Saab’s New Barracuda Poncho Lets Arctic Troops Vanish From Drone Sensors
The next counter-drone solution for Arctic troops may not come in the form of missiles or lasers, but a poncho designed to hide users from thermal and ultraviolet sensors.
Saab Packs Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round
Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat the heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield.
SWEBAL Raises $35M to Complete Sweden’s First TNT Plant
Sweden Ballistics has raised 30 million euros to complete the construction of a TNT plant in Sweden, strengthening NATO resilience.
Sweden Announces New Spy Agency in Ukraine War Reset
Sweden's government said it would push forward with a plan to form a new spy agency targeting overseas threats, part of a wider reset prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.
Sweden Deploys First Military Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit
Sweden placed its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, marking the country’s initial operational step into the space domain.
Lockheed Wins $1B HIMARS Production Deal for US, Five Allied Nations
Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13-billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and five allied countries.
Swedish Firm Unveils ‘Smallest Mobile Satellite Terminal’ for Its Category
Ovzon could be setting a new standard for on-the-move satellite communications, introducing a new terminal it described as the “smallest in its class.”
Navantia Positions ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå Frigate Program
Navantia has confirmed it is offering its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk option for the NATO country’s planned four-ship Luleå program, promising delivery of two vessels in 2030 and two in 2031.
Sweden Moves to Boost Air, Drone Defense With BAE, Saab Deals
Sweden has awarded separate contracts to BAE Systems and Saab for ground-based air and drone defense systems worth around $454 million.
Sweden to Invest $900M on Anti-Drone Systems
Sweden's government announced an investment of more than $900 million in air and drone defense capabilities.
Embraer Tests KC-390 in Swedish Sub-Arctic Conditions
Embraer has completed a cold-weather evaluation campaign for the KC-390 Millennium at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden.
Swedish Navy Amphibious Units Train Ahead of Sea Giraffe 1X Delivery
Sweden, in cooperation with Saab, has been training the Swedish Navy’s amphibious units ahead of the delivery of Sea Giraffe 1X radars.
Sweden Strengthens Undersea Operations With More GAVIA AUVs
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has placed a follow‑on order for additional GAVIA AUVs and payload modules.
Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase
Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables.
BAE Systems Expands Global Reach With Military Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil
BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish military vehicle component production in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.
Mideast War Ups Threat to Israeli, US Interests: Swedish Intelligence
Sweden's intelligence service said the war in the Middle East has led to increased threats to US and Israeli interests, but stressed that Russia remained the main threat to the country.
Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland, Partners With WB Group, Tantalit
Nordic Air Defence has expanded its presence to Poland, joining forces with two Polish defense firms to counter uncrewed aerial system threats.
US Clears $930M Sale of M142 HIMARS, GMLRS to Sweden
The US State Department has approved a $930-million foreign military sale of Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment to Sweden.
Swedish Minister Says Drone Jammed Near French Warship Was ‘Probably’ Russian
A drone jammed near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during a stopover in Malmo was probably of Russian origin, Sweden's Defense Minister Pal Jonson said Thursday.
Sweden Picks Spain’s Freire for Four Harsh-Weather Naval Support Vessels
Spain’s Freire Shipyard has secured a contract with Sweden to build four naval support vessels.
BAE Hägglunds Presents Initial CV9035 MkIV Built for Slovakia
BAE Systems Hägglunds has unveiled the first CV9035 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle configured for the Slovak Armed Forces.
