DefenceTalkSweden said Wednesday it would reintroduce compulsory military service from 2018, eight years after it was abolished. The Scandinavian nation, which has not seen armed conflict on its territory in two centuries, ended conscription in 2010 after it was deemed an unsatisfactory way of meeting the needs of a modern army. “I hope that we […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sweden-to-reintroduce-military-service-68255/

DefenceTalkIn spite of closer ties and cooperation over recent years, Sweden will not seek NATO membership, the government stated on Friday. Foreign Minister Margot Wallström and Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist wrote in newspaper Dagens Nyheter that foregoing Sweden’s tradition of non-alignment would increase tensions in the Baltic region. “Changing the Swedish security policy doctrine would […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-membership-not-for-sweden-ministers-68130/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to modify and upgrade two Swedish Navy Koster-class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs). The order covers the period 2016-2017 and the order value amounts to SEK147 million. Work on the vessels will be undertaken in Karlskrona. Saab will upgrade and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-to-modify-and-upgrade-swedish-mine-countermeasures-vessels-67764/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab unveils Gripen E, next generation fighter. Over previous versions of the Gripen, Gripen E has a significantly improved avionics system. The capability to carry more weapons and the improved range performance, is possible by a more powerful engine and the ability to carry more fuel. Gripen E is equipped with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-unveils-gripen-e-fighter-aircraft-67507/

DefenceTalkA deal between the Swedish aerospace and defence company, Saab Group, and the United Arab Emirates is being criticized because the country is a dictatorship and involved in an armed conflict in Yemen. Swedish Radio news reported that Saab Group signed a contract last year to develop the UAE’s airborne radar systems. Stig Henriksson, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-erieye-radar-deal-with-uae-criticized-66804/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Police to deliver three UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Delivery will take place in 2016. Saab will deliver three UAV systems to the Swedish Police. Each system comprises air vehicles equipped with day/night sensors and a ground station, plus spare parts, consumables, documentation, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-to-deliver-uav-systems-to-the-swedish-police-66368/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has redelivered one of the Swedish Navy’s Gotland-class submarines to FMV after general overhaul and upgrades. On 29 September 2014 Saab was contracted to perform overhaul and upgrade work on one of Sweden’s Gotland-class submarines. That work has now been completed. All necessary measures have been taken to ensure the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-delivers-upgraded-gotland-class-submarine-66040/

DefenceTalkFXM, the Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency, responded today, Friday 23 October, to a request for information from Croatia concerning the procurement of Gripen aircraft. The request concerns 8 to 12 newly built aircraft of the C/D model. The request for information that FXM responded to was sent from the Croatian Ministry of Defence […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sweden-submits-gripen-bid-to-croatia-65689/

DefenceTalkNordic cooperation, and in particular the in-depth cooperation with Finland, took one more step on Wednesday when two Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft landed on a Finnish road base for the first time. The exercise for the Finnish Air Force, designated Baana 2015, took place during the week at Hosio road base. They were testing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gripen-fighter-jets-operate-from-roadside-bases-in-finland-65535/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed contracts with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the construction of two new Type A26 submarines and a mid-life upgrade for two Gotland-class submarines. The orders, signed with FMV today, cover the period 2015-2024 and the total order value is SEK8.6 billion. Saab will construct, verify and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-signs-contracts-for-a26-submarines-and-gotland-class-submarines-upgrades-64743/