Norway has signed the CAVS Framework Agreement, allowing serial procurement of 6×6 armoured vehicles while Lithuania has decided to buy 936 vehicles at an estimated cost of €1.5 billion.
Norway Joins CAVS as Lithuania Decides Large Order
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Canada Picks Saab GlobalEye AEW&C
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Canada has selected the Saab GlobalEye for acquisition and has announced negotiations with the Swedish company for the Airborne Early Warning platform, based on the Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.
Sweden Picks Naval Group’s FDI for Luleå-Class Frigate
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Sweden has initiated negotiations with France’s Naval Group for four Luleå-class frigates based on the FDI design. The vessels are planned for delivery between 2030 and 2034 and are intended to expand Swedish naval air defence capabilities while contributing to NATO operations.
France Orders Giraffe 1X Radar Vehicles
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France has ordered Giraffe 1X radar systems integrated onto Scania tactical vehicles to strengthen low-altitude air defence and anti-drone detection capabilities. The systems will replace part of the French Army’s older radar fleet, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2027.
Sweden Holds Baltic Defence Exercise
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Sweden is conducting the Aurora 26 military exercise with NATO allies and Ukraine, focusing on the defence of Gotland and the Baltic Sea region. The drills involve 18,000 personnel and test allied reinforcement, logistics and drone warfare cooperation.
Saab Launches New Carl-Gustaf, RBS 70 Projectiles
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Saab has introduced the HEAT 758 anti-tank round for the Carl-Gustaf system and the Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 NG air defence system. The new weapons were unveiled during demonstrations in Sweden, with deliveries of Bolide 2 planned from 2027.
Sweden to Lead NATO Force in Finland
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![Colonel Daniel Rydberg, who will take command of the NATO’s Forward Land Forces [FLF] in Finland | Photo: Försvarsmakten/David Luttu Carr](https://i0.wp.com/stratpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260422-C-flf-davcar05-154258f.jpg?fit=150%2C84&ssl=1)
Sweden will take command of NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland this summer, marking its first role as a Framework Nation. The multinational force will support deterrence and defence operations in Northern Europe, with a battalion group based in Sweden.
Sweden Plans Aurora 26 Military Drills
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Sweden will conduct Aurora 26, its largest military exercise of the year, from 27 April to 13 May. The drills will involve over 16,000 personnel and allied forces, focusing on reinforcement operations, coordination, and defence planning under NATO frameworks.
KC-390 Completes Arctic Test Campaign
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Embraer has completed a cold-weather test campaign of the KC-390 Millennium in Sweden, demonstrating operations in Arctic conditions. The aircraft conducted short takeoffs, rapid loading and vehicle deployment as part of logistics and ACE evaluations.
German Troops in Greenland Amid Trump Pressure
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Germany has sent a small military team to Greenland as European countries step up support for Denmark amid US pressure over the Arctic territory. The deployment is part of wider joint exercises aimed at improving security cooperation and strengthening NATO’s presence in the region.
Poland Selects Sweden’s Saab A26 Submarine
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Poland has chosen Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine offer to replace its Kilo-class submarine. Saab says negotiations will now begin with Poland’s Armaments Agency, with no contract yet signed and delivery expected around 2030.
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop.
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ICEYE and the Swedish Space Corporation have signed a Letter of Intent to examine potential cooperation across satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum on strengthening allied space-based ISR.
Colombia Orders 17 Saab Gripen Fighters for €3.1B
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Saab has signed a €3.1 billion contract with Colombia for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft including two twin-seat Gripen F fighters to be delivered between 2026 and 2032, following orders from Thailand recently, a Ukrainian letter of intent for hundreds of aircraft and strong prospects coming up in Canada.
Gripen E, KC-390 Complete Mid-Air Refuelling Tests
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Saab, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling between the Gripen E fighter and KC-390 Millennium tanker, marking a key step toward operational approval by Swedish and Brazilian authorities.
Turkey to buy Eurofighters, sell Kaan fighters
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Turkey signed separate agreements at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul last week, with plans to purchase 40 Eurofighter aircraft from the United Kingdom and sell 48 of its indigenous Kaan fighter aircraft to Indonesia.
