Sweden Defence News

Air

Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper

16 Jul, 10:44
2 mins

Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.

Air

Gripen Might Be Ukraine’s Alternative Fighter After F-16

12 Jul, 10:03
2 mins

Ukraine is considering the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets as an alternative fighter after the last F-16 deliveries.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Sweden to Test THeMIS Cargo UGV

01 Jul, 06:07
1 min

Sweden bought Milrem’s THeMIS Cargo unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to test the potential of robotic systems in modern warfare. T

Weapon / Missile

The French Army to replace Eryx with NLAWs

14 Jun, 10:50
2 mins

France will replace MBDA’s Eryx short-range portable anti-tank systems with SAAB’s Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW ) systems by 2025.

Air

Sale of 36 UH-60M Black Hawk for $ 2 Billion 855 Million

31 May, 08:14
2 mins

The U.S. approved 36 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter sales to Sweden, Brazil, and Austria with various configurations valued at $ 2 billion 855 million.

Navy / Maritime

Sweden Acquires Eight Fast Ships with 120mm Mortar

31 Mar, 02:42
2 Min Read

The Swedish government announced an agreement to purchase eight high-speed vessels from Swede Ship Marine AB, which are equipped with 120 mm Patria NEMO mortar.

Weapon / Missile

Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from NSPA

26 Mar, 06:58
1 Min Read

Saab has received an order for the Carl-Gustaf from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Air

Sweden Prepares for Future Fighter Aircraft Concepts

24 Mar, 05:44
2 Min Read

The Swedish government has appointed Saab to conduct a thorough study of the concept of a future fighter aircraft without limitations.

Air

Hungary Procures Four Additional Gripen C Fighter Jets

25 Feb, 03:29
1 min read

Hungary will increase the size of its Saab Gripen C/D fighter jet fleet with an agreement announced on February 23, 2024, to acquire four additional aircraft.

Weapon / Missile

British Army Fires ARCHER 6x6 SPG For the First Time

17 Feb, 01:50
1 min read

The British Army fired an ARCHER 6x6 155 mm SPG during a live fire exercise for the first time in Swedish Artillery School.

Regional / Strategy

Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO

25 Jan, 07:35
1 min read

President Erdoğan approved Sweden’s accession to NATO. The decision is declared in the official Gazette.

Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

Turkish Parliament Ratifies Sweden’s membership to NATO

23 Jan, 11:20
2 min read

The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) voted for Sweden’s NATO accession protocol. The approval is expected to give a path to new F-16 negotiations.