# MBDA orders 'Nordic air defence concept' from Svekon

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- Published: 2026-06-24
- Author: Jacob Wollheim
- Type: News · Section: Air · Country: sweden
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- Tags: mbda, svekon, camm, camm-er, sea ceptor, visby-class corvette, fmv, saab, naval group, fdi-frigate, aster 30, sverige, visby class, fdi frigate, sweden

> Svekon and MBDA have signed an agreement to develop a new ground-based air defence system for CAMM and CAMM-ER missiles, adapted for Nordic conditions.

![Concept study for ground-based air defence (GBAD), illustrative design.](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/9233a587-73f7-4271-1fcf-9d0f23c2b700/public)
*Concept study for ground-based air defence (GBAD), illustrative design. · Svekon/MBDA*

**MBDA has signed an agreement with Swedish company Svekon for concept development of an Arctic-adapted ground-based air defence platform for CAMM/CAMM-ER missiles. This is stated in a [press release](https://svekon.se/contract-with-mbda/) from Svekon.**

The agreement covers the development of a new concept for ground-based air defence adapted to Nordic conditions. According to MBDA, Svekon will contribute to the company's work on developing an Arctic launcher solution for the CAMM and CAMM-ER family of missiles.

"We are pleased to welcome Svekon, a highly competent Swedish engineering company, which will support our ambitions to develop an Arctic launcher for CAMM/CAMM-ER," says Peter Bäckström, Director Export Nordic Region at MBDA, in the press release.

Svekon describes the agreement as a strategic collaboration on future air defence solutions for the region. However, no customer or procurement linked to the concept is mentioned in the press release.

[In 2023, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an agreement](https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/visby-corvettes-receive-surface-to-air-missiles) with MBDA for the Sea Ceptor system with CAMM missiles, to provide the Visby-class corvettes with a new air defence capability. [In 2025, FMV also tasked Saab](https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/saab-integrerar-luftvarnssystemet-sea-ceptor-i-svenska-korve) with integrating the system on the corvettes. More recently, [FMV additionally opened negotiations](https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/sweden-chooses-naval-group) with French company Naval Group for [four new FDI frigates](https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/sweden-chooses-naval-group) for the Swedish Navy, in which CAMM-ER forms part of the planned air defence solution alongside the Aster 30 missile.

## FAQ

**What does Svekon's agreement with MBDA aim to develop?**

The agreement aims to jointly develop a ground-based air defence system (GBAD) with capabilities tailored for the Nordic region. The collaboration combines Svekon's engineering expertise with MBDA's experience in missile systems and integrated air defence solutions. The objective is to strengthen regional defence capabilities in Northern Europe. Last fact-checked: 2026-06-24.

**When was the agreement between Svekon and MBDA signed?**

The agreement was signed on 24 June 2026, according to information from Svekon. Martin Frisk, Deputy CEO of Svekon, describes it as a proud moment for the company and for the Swedish defence industry as a whole. The collaboration is highlighted as a contribution to future air defence systems in the Nordic region. Last fact-checked: 2026-06-24.

**Which missile systems is the Arctic launcher system intended to be compatible with?**

The Arctic launcher system is to be developed for the missile systems CAMM and CAMM-ER. The programme forms part of a broader collaboration that also supports NATO cooperation and Nordic defence cooperation. The agreement also highlights capability development among small and medium-sized enterprises within the European defence sector. Last fact-checked: 2026-06-24.

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