What Happened
Stockholm Expands Naval Capabilities With Advanced Air Defense Ships
Sweden has signed a contract with French company Naval Group to procure four advanced air-defense frigates for its navy, valued at approximately €4.3 billion. The ships, based on the French FDI frigates, will be built in France and delivered starting in 2030. The Swedish version will carry several locally produced systems, including Saab Lightweight Torpedoes and BAE Systems naval guns. Training for personnel has already begun, with a group of officers traveling to France to familiarize themselves with the ship. This development was reported by an unknown source.