# FMV orders refuelling units from Danish supplier

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- Published: 2026-05-29 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Air · Country: sweden
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- Primary source: https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-bestaller-tankningsaggregat
- Tags: fmv, hmk bilcon, sweden, denmark

> FMV has ordered refuelling units for aircraft and helicopters from the Danish company HMK Bilcon. The order is worth approximately SEK 100 million.

[The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has ordered](https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-bestaller-tankningsaggregat) refuelling units from the Danish supplier HMK Bilcon. The order covers series deliveries of units for both aircraft and helicopters, which can be connected to various types of external fuel tanks. The unit consists of an engine, pump, filter, hose reel and equipment for quality assurance of aviation fuel.

"The order for new refuelling units for the Swedish Air Force helps increase the mobility of air units and thereby the use of alternative bases," says Henrik Troedsson, head of the air base systems unit at FMV.

The order is worth approximately SEK 100 million, excluding options. The procurement was conducted competitively, and the first delivery is expected in December 2026.

## FAQ

**What has FMV ordered from HMK Bilcon?**

FMV has ordered refuelling units from the Danish supplier HMK Bilcon. The order covers series deliveries of units for both aircraft and helicopters, which can be connected to various types of external fuel tanks. The procurement was conducted through competitive tendering. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What does the refuelling unit consist of and what is it used for?**

The unit consists of an engine, pump, filter, hose reel, and equipment for quality assurance of aviation fuel. According to Henrik Troedsson, Head of the Air Base Systems unit at FMV, the order contributes to increasing the mobility of air force units and the use of alternative bases. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**How much is the order worth and when is the first delivery expected?**

The order is worth approximately SEK 100 million, excluding options. The first delivery of the refuelling units is expected in December 2026, according to FMV's information on the order from the Danish supplier HMK Bilcon. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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