The system is supplied by MBDA and, according to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, is intended to enhance the ship's ability to defend larger areas against air attacks. The missile used – CAMM, Common Anti-air Modular Missile – has a range of up to 25 kilometers and can operate in all weather conditions.
– Through the modification, we strengthen both Sweden's and NATO's air and missile defense as the Armed Forces gain increased operational capability and the ability to operate across the entire conflict spectrum, says Mats Wicksell, head of Saab's business area Kockums, in a press release from Saab.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration signed an agreement for the delivery of Sea Ceptor with MBDA in November 2023. The new contract with Saab concerns the actual integration of the system onboard, which is part of the mid-life modification of the Visby class driven by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration.
MBDA's CEO Eric Béranger has previously stated that the system represents a strong contribution to NATO, which also includes other users such as the British Royal Navy.
Saab and MBDA also have ongoing cooperation in other defense areas. In January 2024, the companies signed a letter of intent for deeper collaboration on ground-based air defense and anti-tank systems, including AKERON MP.