Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a mobile and modular counter-UAS system, as Sweden continues to strengthen its defenses against drone threats.
The contract, valued at approximately SEK 2.6 billion ($273 million), will see deliveries take place between 2027 and 2028. The system is intended to support both the Swedish Armed Forces and the protection of civilian infrastructure.
According to Saab, the system is designed to provide a layered approach to countering small and medium-sized drones, integrating sensors and effectors into a single platform.
The company said the capability will complement Sweden’s existing air defense and counter-drone architecture, reflecting growing concern over the proliferation of unmanned threats.
“With today’s order Sweden will acquire an advanced mobile, modular counter-unmanned aerial system. This technology enhances airspace security by detecting, tracking and mitigating unmanned aerial threats, and can be easily integrated with other systems,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
Modular and interoperable design
Saab described the system as a mobile platform capable of detecting and neutralizing low-flying drones, built using a combination of its own technologies and selected third-party components.
The system is designed to integrate with existing defense assets, allowing operators to incorporate it into broader air defense networks.
While Saab said the solution is based on established components and is ready for deployment, details on specific sensors, effectors or operational configurations were not disclosed.
Growing investment in counter-UAS
The order builds on extensive investment among European nations, which are keen to build on counter-UAS capabilities as drone threats continue to evolve.
By focusing on mobility and modularity, the system is intended to provide flexibility in how it is deployed across different operational environments, including military bases and critical infrastructure sites.
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