Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO
U.S. President Biden calls Turkish counterpart Erdoğan following re-election to allow Sweden to join NATO in return for getting F-16 fighters.
Sweden News
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Air
Sensors
E/W
Poland to Goes for Saab’s GlobalEye
Boosting its defence capacity constantly, Poland targets owning an AEW&C aircraft. Poland goes for Saab’s GlobalEye for AEW&C.
Air
Investment
Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen E Production
Saab and Embraer are inaugurating the final assembly line of the Gripen E Fighter Jet at Embraer's plant in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Saab delivered the SIGINT Artemis to the Swedish FMV
Saab announced it delivered a new intelligence-gathering vessel, HSwMS Artemis, to the Swedish Defence Materials Administration (FMV).
Country
Global Military Expenditure Increases, Turkiye’s Decreases
SIPRI estimates an increase of 3.7 per cent in global military expenditure in real terms in 2022, reaching $2240 billion. Türkiye’s decreased 26 per cent.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sweden Holds the Largest International Military Exercise: Aurora-23
The largest international military exercise in 25 years, codenamed “Aurora-23”, started in Sweden on Monday.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Brazil may Add Saab’s F-39E/F Gripen Fighter Jets to FAB
Brazil will likely add Gripen fighter jets from Saab, according to Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio speaking at the LAAD.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Saab Signs Ground Combat Framework Agreements with NSPA
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed framework agreements with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system and the AT4 anti-armour weapon.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Saab Wins $770 Million Order for RBS 70 NG Shorad and Giraffe 1X Radar
Saab signed a framework agreement with an undisclosed Western country and received orders for around SEK 8 billion, with deliveries scheduled for 2023-2026.
Air
E/W
Sensors
NSPA Requests Information About Saab GlobalEye
NATO Support and Procurement Agency has conducted an RFI regarding Saab's GlobalEye aircraft as a new surveillance platform.
Weapon / Missile
Akeron Fist for CV90
The BAE Systems successfully integrated Akeron tactical combat missiles into the CV90 fighting vehicle. Studies are completed in cooperation with MBDA.
Bilateral Relations
Sweden suspends NATO membership process indefinitely
Faced with the Turkish reaction, Sweden has indefinitely suspended its entry into NATO membership. This decision was taken in Stockholm, considering Turkiye's response to the burning of the Quran by the right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan and the criticism of the Turkish leader a few days ago.
Weapon / Missile
France Orders AT4
France is going to procure anti-armour and demolition weapons. Sweden-based company Saab announced the AT4 order from France.
Air
Saab Gripen and F-16V Struggle for the PAF
Saab is struggling to win a project to procure 12 new fighter jets in the Philippine Air Force, but its opponent is Lockheed Martin’s F-16V from the U.S.
