Sweden Concentrates on its fighter jet
Saab supports and participates with the BAE Systems project to develop the Tempest.
Sweden News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland to negotiate with Turkiye for NATO
Sweden and Finland said that the Nordic countries would continue to talk with Turkiye about Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bids.
Bilateral Relations
Swedish and Finnish Officials visit Ankara for NATO
Sweden and Finland’s applications for NATO membership will be held between two Baltic states and Turkiye at the Presidential Complex.
Defence Politics
Turkiye negotiates Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish authorities leaked their wish list to the public for the lifting of Finland and Sweden’s veto on NATO membership.
Defence Politics
Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO at allied headquarters, motivated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and kicking off a process.
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland Announce their Wish to Join NATO
Following the Finnish government’s decision to apply for NATO Membership, the Swedish government has followed the same route.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye objects to Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkiye is not favouring two Baltic countries’ membership in NATO.
Defence Politics
UK signs security pact with Sweden and Finland
The UK has agreed to mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation be attacked.
Air
Modernisation
SUI Cougar helicopter modernisation is completed
SUI has completed the modernisation of the Cougar helicopters. The programme was carried out by the technology partner of the Swiss Armed Forces company, RUAG.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Russia Triggered the NATO membership Process in Scandinavia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to prevent the country’s NATO membership may have triggered a new political process.
Land
Country
SVOS and SAAV completed M-SHORAD’s firing tests
Czech vehicle manufacturer SVOS and Saab Dynamics have completed joint development of a short-range air defence (c) system with firing trials.
Defence Politics
The Swedish Defence Minister is Opposed Joining NATO
Swedish Defence Minister Hultqvist states that Sweden's admission to NATO would entail a significant shift in the security line.
Air
Saab has sent JAS-39 Gripen to FAB
Swedish Company sent two JAS-39 Gripen E aircraft by ship scheduled to arrive at Navegantes Port, Santa Catarina in Brazil on April 2.
Regional / Strategy
NATO adds Finland and Sweden into NATO Consultations Circle
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that NATO would have further coordination and information sharing with Finland and Sweden.
