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Sweden and France Sign Agreement on New Anti-Tank Missile System: RBS 58

Sweden and France have entered into an agreement on cooperation regarding the anti-tank missile system RBS 58, which will enhance Sweden's defence capability. The agreement includes joint studies and development of the system.

Sweden and France Sign Agreement on New Anti-Tank Missile System: RBS 58
Sweden and France have signed a bilateral agreement regarding cooperation on a new anti-tank missile system, RBS 58. The system will further enhance the Swedish Armed Forces' capability for armed combat against qualified adversaries. The agreement enables joint studies, procurements, and development, according to FMV in a press release.

Mikael Frisell, head of the command staff at FMV, signed on behalf of Sweden under the agreement that follows the declaration of intent signed on 1 July 2021 between FMV and its French counterpart, Direction générale de l’armement, DGA.

– This agreement is a very important step for the deepened cooperation with France in the defence area, says Mikael Frisell.

Trials have been conducted since 2022 with the 12th Motorised Infantry Battalion at the Life Guards. Training is planned to commence in Swedish units already in 2023.

RBS 58 is known internationally as Akeron MP and is manufactured by MBDA. The company was also responsible for the tests conducted in winter with firing the missile from a Combat Vehicle 90.

FAQ

Vad innebär avtalet mellan Sverige och Frankrike?
Avtalet innebär ett samarbete kring utveckling och anskaffning av pansarvärnsrobotsystemet RBS 58.
Vilket system är RBS 58 internationellt känt som?
RBS 58 är internationellt känt som Akeron MP.
När planeras utbildning för RBS 58 att börja i Sverige?
Utbildning för RBS 58 planeras att börja i svenska förband under 2023.