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Les 2 premières Visby, les HMS Helsingborg and HMS Härnösand sont maintenant opérationnelles au sein de la troisième flotille basée à Karlsrona

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JAN  27

BAE Systems to supply 20 additional CV90 Mjölner mortar systems to Swedish Army

This new order for 20 additional CV90 mortar systems for the Swedish Army brings the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025

CV90 Mjölner mortar system (Picture source: BAE Systems) BAE Systems to supply 20 additional CV90 Mjölner mortar systems to Swedish Army | World Defence News

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APR 21

BAE Systems and Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants for Swedish army

BAE Systems has signed a contract with Norwegian company Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants for the Swedish Armed Forces. The work will be carried out in cooperation with BAE Systems Hägglunds, the designer and producer of the CV90 family of vehicles.

The new CV90 variants are the Forward Maintenance vehicle and the Combat Engineer vehicle (Picture source: BAE Systems) BAE Systems and Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants for Swedish army | World Defence News

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MAY 26

Patria to deliver NEMO Navy mortar systems to Swede Ship Marine AB for Swedish amphibious units

Sweden is strengthening its defence capabilities at sea with eight new mortar vessels. These vessels will be equipped with the Patria NEMO Navy turreted 120 mm system.

The Patria NEMO Navy is a turreted, remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system designed for naval applications (Picture source: Patria) Patria to deliver NEMO Navy mortar systems to Swede Ship Marine AB for Swedish amphibious units | World Defence News

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Des radars Thales pour surveiller le ciel suédois


Nathan Gain 6 juillet, 2023


C’est un nouveau succès en région baltique pour Thales. Après l’Estonie et le Danemark, la Suède mise à son tour sur les radars du groupe français pour renforcer la surveillance de son espace aérien.


Signé hier avec l’Administration suédoise du matériel de défense (FMV), ce contrat de près de 85 M€ verra Thales fournir et installer plusieurs radars à longue portée SMART-L Multi Mission/Fixed. Le premier exemplaire est attendu en 2025 par la FMV, pour une perception par les forces armées un an plus tard. Les livraisons s’étaleront jusqu’en 2028.

« Nous sommes fiers d’avoir été choisis par le FMV pour renforcer les capacités de surveillance aérienne de la Suède, dans un environnement qui présente des défis de plus en plus complexes. Le FMV a sélectionné le radar longue portée SMART-L MM/F comme composante majeure du programme de capteurs installés dans le pays. Avec ce contrat, Thales jouera un rôle important dans la protection de la souveraineté aérienne Suédoise », déclare Christophe Salomon, directeur général adjoint « Systèmes terrestres et aériens » de Thales.

Dotée d’une portée instrumentée atteignant 2000 km, le radar SMART-L MM/F repose sur une antenne AESA et une architecture numérique facilitant les modernisations ultérieures. C’est aussi un outil dont la Suède ne disposait pas auparavant et grâce auquel ses forces armées seront en mesure de détecter les missiles balistiques, souligne la FMV dans un communiqué.

« Le suivi des missiles balistiques est une nouvelle capacité attendue depuis longtemps, qui fera désormais partie de la défense anti-aérienne et anti-missile intégrée suédoise. La fonction balistique aidera également à envoyer des données au système Patriot, afin d’améliorer sa capacité à combattre de telles menaces », explique Mattias Alfredsson, responsable de projet au sein de la FMV. La Suède a réceptionné son premier système Patriot en fin d’année 2021 et sera dotée de quatre batteries d’ici à 2025.

L’acquisition de radars se concrétise sur fond de coopération renforcée entre la Suède et les Pays-Bas, également acquéreur du système dans ses versions terrestre et navale et « pays d’origine » du SMART-L MM/F. « L’idée est que nous devrions pouvoir coopérer avec les Pays-Bas dans ce domaine afin d’obtenir des synergies, entre autres, dans la phase de maintenance opérationnelle et lors de la mise à niveau du système », relève Mattias Alfredsson.


https://www.forcesoperations.com/des-radars-thales-pour-surveiller-le-ciel-suedois/  

BREAKING:

Sweden announces it will increase its military spending by 28% next year.

It will now stand at 2.1% of GDP, reaching above the 2% requirement for NATO members.

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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 11, 2023

#Sweden awards #BAESystems $500 Mn for 48 #Archer artillery systems https://t.co/fZWAIfiEd3

— Army Recognition (@ArmyRecognition) September 13, 2023

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  LAST UPDATED: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023



Sweden wants to accelarate delivery of Gripen NG aircraft


The Swedish Ministry of Defence (MoD) does want to accelarate the delivery of the JAS39E Gripen fighter aircraft to the Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force).

According to the Försvarets materielverk (FMV, Swedish Defence Material Administration) the JAS39E will be put into operation under FMV's auspices in the fall of 2023, which will increase flight testing capacity and lay the foundation for the Flygvapnets' introduction of the fighter aircraft in the second half of the 2025.

So far, only three prototypes (serials 39-8, 39-9 and 39-10) and five Limited Series Production (LSP) Gripen Next Generation (NG) have been built. The LSPs are on the same productionline as the ones destined for Brazil. The Swedish LSPs are 396002, 396003, 396004, 396011 and 396012. The first LSP Gripen E arrived with the FMV at Linköping/Malmen in November 2020.

The contract to acquire the Saab JAS39E Gripen dates back to 2013. On 17 January 2013, the Swedish government decided to purchase sixty Gripen Es. In July 2013, assembly began on the first pre-production Gripen E. Originally sixty JAS39Cs were to be retrofitted as JAS39Es by 2023, but this was revised to Gripen Es having new-built airframes and some reused parts from JAS39Cs. In March 2014, Saab revealed the detailed design and indicated plans to receive military type certification in 2018. The first Gripen E was rolled out on 18 May 2016.

In October 2020, Scramble Magazine first reported on the re-establishment of a fighter wing at Uppsala that was reported in the document outlining the defence bill for the period 2021-2025. The defence bill proposed that the current force structure of six combat aircraft squadrons will be maintained through the 2021-25 period. Four squadrons (divisioner) will convert to the Saab JAS39E Gripen, while two squadrons will retain the JAS39C/D Gripen. The new fighter wing should become fully operational in 2025. Although formally the type of fighter aircraft for F16 Upplands Flygflottilj has not been determined yet, this is most probably the JAS39C/D Gripen.

Rumours are roaming around that Sweden is considering to donate one squadron of JAS39C/D Gripens to Ukraine. Looking at the timelines above, the use of JAS39C parts to incorporate in new-built JAS39Es and the re-establishment of a fighter wing at Uppsala, Scramble Magazine assesses it will become hard for the Swedish Defence Industry to comply with all these changes.

Credit photo: Oscar Vis (Scramble Archive)


https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/sweden-wants-to-accelarate-delivery-of-gripen-ng-aircraft

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OCT 10

Sweden upgrading its Strv 122 tanks into Strv 123A variant


On October 10, 2023, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, signed a contract valued at approximately 3.5 billion Swedish kronor
(equivalent to roughly €301 million) with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). This contract signifies a substantial effort aimed at modernizing the
Swedish tank fleet, specifically focusing on upgrading 44 Stridsvagn 122 (Strv 122) Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) acquired in the early 2000s,
transforming them into a new tank known as Stridsvagen 123A. Jonas Lotsne, Head of FMV Army Materiel, has stated that the primary
goal of this initiative is to extend the operational lifespan of these tanks.




Stridsvagen 122 (Srtv 122) during an exercise in Slovakia in 2020 (Picture source: Swedish MoD)



http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/10/sweden-upgrading-its-strv-122-tanks.html  

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 OCT 27

Swedish Army receives first batch of new Patria 6x6 armored vehicles


The Swedish Army has officially taken delivery of its initial shipment of new Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, produced in Finland but known as
Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden.




Pansarterrängbil 300 (Patria 6x6) delivered to the Swedish army (Picture source: Patria)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/10/swedish-army-receives-first-batch-of.html

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NOV 15

Sweden Navy to equip Visby class corvettes with CAMM missiles


According to information published by MBDA on November 15, 2023, the firm has recently secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel
Administration (FMV) to supply Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for the Swedish Armed Forces.



Artist rendering of a CAMM missile. (Picture source: MBDA)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/11/sweden-navy-to-equip-visby-class.html  

Swedish Armed Forces are getting new helmets. Deliveries starting 2024. Galvion Batlkin Caiman is the helmet of choice.

High quality high-cut is the way for the Swedes https://t.co/YV5LpM4ebI pic.twitter.com/3e8RoXFw80

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) November 29, 2023

La candidature de la Suède à l'OTAN est bloquée au parlement turc.

Pas de validation de la candidature tant que le Congrès US n'aura pas validé la vente de 40 F-16V + kit de modernisation pour 80 F-16 en version V à la Turquie affirme Erdogan. pic.twitter.com/IAQjvYY3aU

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) December 8, 2023

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DEC 22

Swedish Company SAAB Secures NATO Order for Advanced RBS 70 Bolide Missiles


The renowned Swedish defense company SAAB announced on December 22, 2023, a substantial order from the NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA) for its cutting-edge RBS 70 Bolide missiles. The deal, valued at SEK 350 million, underscores NATO's confidence in Saab's missile
technology and its commitment to strengthening its air defense capabilities.


Australian Defence Force Lt. Joshua Davidson (left) and Gunner Bradley King (right) simulate firing an RBS 70 anti-aircraft missile system.
(Picture source U.S. DoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/swedish-company-saab-secures-nato-order.html  

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JAN 17

Saab to supply Sweden with MSHORAD Mobile Short Range Air Defence systems integrated
on BvS10 armoured vehicle


Saab has received an order for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
The contract period is 2024-2026 and the order value is approximately SEK 300 million. Saab booked the order in the fourth quarter of 2023.



Saab MSHORAD with RBS 70 NG and Giraffe 1X (Picture source: Saab)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/01/saab-to-supply-sweden-with-mshorad.html  

OTAN: Le Parlement turc valide la candidature de la Suède à l'OTAN.

Le projet de loi est validé au Parlement, il sera envoyé a Erdogan pour signature et publié pour notification dans le "Resmi Gazete" (journal officiel).

Il reste à voir si les Américains valideront la… pic.twitter.com/ezIwi784MZ

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) January 23, 2024

La Suède ne négociera pas avec la Hongrie concernant sa demande d'adhésion à l'OTAN, que Budapest n'a pas encore ratifiée, a clairement indiqué le Premier ministre suédois Ulf Kristersson dans une déclaration. https://t.co/z5SCIjNUOk

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) January 26, 2024

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LAST UPDATED: 28 JANUARY 2024




First GlobalEye for Sweden

On 25 January 2024, Global 6500 C-GZVH (c/n 60111) was delivered to Saab Aircraft at Linköping. The Global 6500 will undergo extensive modifications and equipped with the Erieye radar system. In Swedish military service it will be called the Spaning 106 (S106, Spaning stands for reconnaissance).

The Erieye is an Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) used on a variety of aircraft platforms, such as the Saab 340 and Embraer R-99. It has recently been implemented on the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft as the GlobalEye.

On 30 June 2022, Saab announced that the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) has placed an order for two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft plus an option on two more. The aircraft are to be delivered in 2027. The GlobalEye can operate up to eleven hours long AEW&C missions and will conduct air, sea and ground surveillance operations.

Credit photo: Saab Aircraft



  https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/first-globaleye-for-sweden

Nouveau succès en région nordique pour le droniste @Parrot, qui livre désormais des drones Anafi USA à la garde nationale https://t.co/uR26q8eqVr

— Forcesoperations (@ForcesOperation) February 7, 2024

La Hongrie retarde l'adhésion de la Suède à l'OTAN https://t.co/eJBxUzFF4D

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) February 8, 2024

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight´s #SAAB J 29F Tunnan. pic.twitter.com/GZrq564n6r

— jn-photo.se (@JnAviPhoto) February 24, 2024

Le Parlement hongrois a donné son feu vert à l'adhésion de la Suède à l'OTAN, marquant ainsi l'approbation unanime de tous les membres de l'Alliance à l'entrée de Stockholm. https://t.co/HIf8LPmtUY

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) February 26, 2024

Vidéo de l'exercice Nordic Response 24 de l'OTAN montre les marins suédois et finlandais en plein cœur d'opérations maritimes dans l'Arctique norvégien, naviguant à bord de vedettes rapides CB-90.

Il est prévu que l'Ukraine reçoive prochainement 13 CB-90, provenant de la Suède… pic.twitter.com/iVGUZjWGpn

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) March 6, 2024

❝We are ready, we are capable and from this day on: #WeAreNATO❞

Swedish Armed Forcespic.twitter.com/Qk2pB839dj

— NATO (@NATO) March 8, 2024

https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1767971202872607162

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La Suède va demander à l’OTAN de renforcer la défense de l’île de Gotland dans la mer Baltique C’est ce qu’a rapporté le Premier ministre suédois Ulf Kristersson au Financial Times.

Il s’agit d’augmenter le contingent militaire sur l’île et d’y déployer éventuellement des sous-marins.

Le renforcement de la défense de Gotland sera l’une des premières questions à l’ordre du jour des discussions avec les partenaires de la Suède au sein de l’OTAN.

Gotland est la plus grande île de la mer Baltique, à 330 kilomètres de Kaliningrad. L’île est d’une grande importance stratégique : son emplacement permet de contrôler facilement le trafic aérien et maritime dans le sud de la mer Baltique.



 

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MAR 20

Finnish Company Patria to supply Sweden with 321 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles


On March 20, 2024, the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) signed a notable contract with the Finnish defense company Patria, as this
contract involves the procurement of 321 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, known in Sweden as Pansarterrängbil 300, representing one of Patria's
larger agreements within Sweden. This contract, valued at approximately €470 million, represents one of Patria's larger agreements within
Sweden.



Sweden previously received an initial batch of 20 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, known locally as Pansarterrängbil 300. (Picture source: Patria)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/03/finnish-company-patria-to-supply-sweden.html