Swedish Armed Forces – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

5 May

The Swedish Armed Forces' first operational satellite.

Sweden Deploys First Military Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit

Sweden placed its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, marking the country’s initial operational step into the space domain.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden to Launch Combat Vehicle 90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a contract with HB Utveckling AB to launch a life-extension program for all variants of the Combat Vehicle 90.

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Arms

The Protector Protector RS4 remote-controlled weapon station

Rojoef Manuel

Kongsberg to Supply Protector RS4 Remote Turrets for Swedish CV90 Fleet

Sweden has contracted Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide its flagship Protector RS4 remote-controlled weapon stations for the Swedish Army’s Combat Vehicle 90 fleet.

1 December

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Ethan M. Encarnacion

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

Air

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

Europe