Thales has signed an agreement to bolster cyber collaboration and explore new business opportunities in Sweden with Clavister and Blackthorn. The three parties finalized a memorandum of understanding to develop new cybersecurity and defense solutions for their existing customers. Thales said the partnership will advance joint efforts to meet Swedish customers’ requirements for enhanced networking,...
Tag: Swedish Armed Forces
Rheinmetall MAN Secures Contract to Provide HX Vehicles for Swedish Armed Forces’ Archer Artillery System
Germany’s Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will provide the Swedish Armed Forces with highly mobile, all-terrain military vehicles. The Rheinmetall and MAN Truck and Bus joint venture secured a $79.6 million contract from BAE Systems Bofors for 48 units of the HX cab chassis with protected cabins. Deliveries will begin in the third quarter of 2024....
Sweden to Send Troops to Latvia for NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces
Sweden will deploy military forces to Latvia to participate in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces. In preparation, Stockholm has ordered the Swedish Armed Forces to draft a plan for next year’s deployment. “As a NATO member, Sweden is part of NATO’s collective defense and will contribute broadly to its activities and defense of...
Sweden Drafts New Aid Package for Ukraine; Looks Into Combat Aircraft as Possible Support
Sweden has asked the Swedish Armed Forces to study and report on the conditions for a planned shipment of JAS 39 Gripen combat planes to Ukraine. The order to assess the issue of sending spare fighter jets to Ukraine follows Sweden’s announcement of its 14th military aid package, worth $155 million, to the war-torn country....
Swedish Military Places Order for Two Saab Mobile Air Defense Systems
Saab is equipping the Swedish military with its mobile short range air defense system. In late 2023, the defense company received an order for two MSHORAD configurations. The technology will be integrated into the BvS10 armored vehicle used by both the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Armed Forces. The order value is around $28.7 million, with...