Saab has secured a contract worth approximately SEK 2 billion from France’s Naval Group to supply and integrate weapon systems and sensors for the Swedish Navy’s four new FDI frigates. The order forms part of Sweden’s SEK 47 billion frigate programme, with Saab’s deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2034.
According to a press release from Saab, the contract includes weapon control systems, Ceros and EOS 500 fire control equipment, RBS15 anti-ship missiles and Saab Lightweight Torpedoes. Saab will also supply Trackfire remote weapon stations and Sea Giraffe 1X surveillance radars.
– The Swedish Navy will gain advanced and integrated capabilities to detect, deter, and respond to threats above and below the surface, says Mats Wicksell, head of Saab’s Naval business area, in the company’s statement.
The order follows Sweden’s decision in May to select Naval Group for its new Luleå-class frigates. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) subsequently opened negotiations with the French shipbuilder, with Swedish-made weapons and sensors identified as part of the planned configuration.
As NDS reported in October, FMV signed the SEK 47 billion contract for the four frigates on 31 August, and construction of the first vessel began with a steel-cutting ceremony in Lorient on 1 October.
The first frigate, HMS Luleå, is expected to be delivered in 2030, followed by HMS Norrköping, HMS Trelleborg and HMS Halmstad between 2032 and 2034.
France’s ambassador to Sweden, Thierry Carlier, welcomed the Saab-Naval Group agreement, describing it as a milestone that could strengthen naval and industrial cooperation between Sweden and France.
