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Sweden Strengthens Its Naval Capability in the Baltic Sea with New Order of Lightweight Torpedoes and Launch Systems to Saab.
Amid the increasingly tense geopolitical landscape in Northern Europe, Sweden has taken another significant step in modernizing its naval defense. The country has finalized a new contract with Swedish manufacturer Saab for the supply of lightweight torpedoes of the Torpedo 47 model, as well as launch tubes, training systems, and technical support. The value of the agreement is around 1.3 billion Swedish crowns — equivalent to about R$ 625 million.
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026, reinforcing the Swedish government’s efforts to enhance its military readiness in the face of potential threats in the Baltic Sea, especially following the regional instability intensified by the war in Ukraine.
Torpedo 47: Precision and Versatility in Underwater Combat
Developed by Saab specifically for the complex conditions of the Baltic Sea, the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT), or Torpedo 47, is a state-of-the-art weapon with versatile applications.
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New Order Expands Fleet Initiated in 2016
This is the second acquisition of the Torpedo 47 by the Swedish Armed Forces.
The first was in 2016, with deliveries starting six years later, in 2022.
The new purchase significantly expands the stock of this weaponry and also includes spare parts and a continuous support structure, ensuring maintenance and operational availability over time.
Saab Celebrates Strategic Partnership with the Swedish Government
Mats Wicksell, director of Saab’s Kockums division, emphasized the company’s pride in participating in strengthening national defense:
“We are proud to continue supporting Sweden in its efforts to modernize underwater weapon systems to protect the Baltic Sea region. The Torpedo 47 provides advanced navigation, detection, and combat capabilities in complex maritime environments.”
The contract with Saab is part of a broader military strategy adopted by Sweden to enhance its deterrent capability and better prepare for potential confrontations in the maritime environment.
The Baltic region, where strategic routes and interests of NATO countries and Russia converge, has gained greater relevance for European defense in recent years.
About Saab
Headquartered in Sweden with a consolidated international presence, Saab is a reference in defense and security technologies.
Its portfolio ranges from airborne and surveillance systems to submarine solutions and command and control, acting as one of the pillars of the European military industry.
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