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Feb- 2024 -

19 February

British Army Fires Swedish Archer Mobile Howitzer for First Time

British Army soldiers have, for the first time, fired the Swedish-made Archer wheeled artillery system procured last year.

16 February

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Procures Temporary Replacements for Military Boots

Sweden has signed a contract with Turkish protective gear developer YDS to supply temporary replacements for the armed forces’ M/90 boots.

14 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden Seeks Replacement for Arthur Weapon Locator

The Swedish military is seeking a replacement for its Arthur (Artillery Hunting Radar) weapon locating system.

12 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Selects French Parrot Drone for Home Guard

Sweden has selected a drone from French company Parrot for its Home Guard military reserve unit.

2 February

Europe

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger and Saab CEO Micael Johansson are seen signing a letter of intent on a table decorated with France, Sweden, and the EU's flags. On the left, they are witnessed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, and on the right, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Juster Domingo

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership

Defense companies Saab and MBDA have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on Sweden and France's anti-tank and air defense capabilities.

Jan- 2024 -

24 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership After Protracted Delay

Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.

19 January

Land

Swedish soldiers with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment in their Stridsvagn 122 main battle tank tow away another tank as part of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Agents lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

Rojoef Manuel

KNDS to Supply Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank Simulators for Sweden

Sweden and KNDS have signed a contract to deliver new Stridsvagn 122 main battle tank simulators for Stockholm’s military.

18 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden Orders Saab Mobile Short Range Air Defence System

Sweden has ordered Saab’s Mobile Short Range Air Defence system for $28.55 million.

12 January

Arms

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Juster Domingo

Sweden Taps Nammo for 155mm Ammo Production Boost

Sweden has signed a deal with ammunition company Nammo to boost artillery ammunition production in the country.

10 January

Europe

Four Swedish Armed Forces soldiers walk while crouching in a rocky forested area. They are seen wearing camouflage with leaves on top of their helmets to blend in more with the green and gloomy environment. All of them are armed with rifles. The background is a sky fully covered by a deep gray cloud.

Juster Domingo

Sweden to Send 800 Troops to Latvia Despite Pending NATO Membership

Sweden is planning to send 800 troops to Latvia early next year to reinforce NATO's presence in the country.

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