The Swedish Armed Forces have inaugurated a new center for unmanned aerial systems – the Swedish Armed Forces UAS Center – at the Life Regiment Hussars, K 3, in Karlsborg, announces the authority. The goal is to coordinate training, development, and evaluation of drone capabilities for the army, navy, and air force.

– We have built up significant expertise in unmanned aviation here in Karlsborg over decades. Now we are taking the next step with a center of excellence, says Tommy Petersson, Deputy Chief of the Air Force.

The unit is already running three major projects focused on new reconnaissance systems, with the first expected to be tested in conscript training this fall.

– Expectations are high for the operations to deliver, says Per Nilsson, Deputy Chief of the Army.