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Dec- 2025 -

1 December

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Sweden Gears Up for a New UAV With Turbojet Power, Modular Design

A British firm is on a mission to develop a clean-sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle for the Swedish military within an 18-month timeframe.

Jun- 2025 -

19 June

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Orders Saab’s Giraffe 4A Radar Systems

Saab has received an order from Sweden to deliver Giraffe 4A radar systems and related services to the Swedish Armed Forces.

6 June

Europe

Iveco's Military Utility Vehicle. Photo: Iveco Defence Vehicles

Rojoef Manuel

Iveco to Ship 100 Medical Vehicles to Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden has placed an order for 100 4x4 medical vehicles for the armed forces as part of a framework launched in 2023.

May- 2025 -

8 May

Arms

Four camo-wearing soldiers are seen positioned in a trench, pointing guns toward a target that is out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal

Nammo has signed a $186-million deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply small-caliber ammunition.

Apr- 2025 -

3 April

Air

Concept of the Royal Swedish Air Force's Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Swedish Air Force Acquires Four Embraer C-390 Millennium Airlifters

Sweden has acquired Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for its air force.

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Arms

Jas 39 Gripen aircraft equipped carrying Meteor BVRAAM missiles. Photo: Saab/Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Rojoef Manuel

MBDA to Supply Meteor Missiles for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Sweden has awarded MBDA UK a contract to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft.

5 March

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Swedish Armed Forces Procures Breathing Air Compressors for Diving Missions

Sweden has awarded Granzow a contract to provide the armed forces with up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications.

3 March

Land

Scania and Volvo military trucks. Photo: Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Rojoef Manuel

Scania, Volvo to Provide 775 Military Trucks to Swedish Army

Sweden has placed an order for 775 additional military trucks from Scania and Volvo to expand the army’s land-based logistics capabilities.

Feb- 2025 -

20 February

Land

Scania heavy-duty tank transporter vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Swedish Military Accepts Tank Transport Vehicle for Evaluations

Sweden has delivered an initial truck to the armed forces in support of the military’s heavy-duty tank transporter modernization project.

Jan- 2025 -

16 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 Germany to Upgrade, Supply Leopard 2 Tanks to Sweden

Sweden has awarded KNDS Germany a contract to modify and deliver new Leopard 2 main battle tanks for the armed forces.

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