# Swedish air force and navy trial drone tactics together

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- Published: 2026-09-21 · Updated: 2026-09-24
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Air · Country: sweden
- Language: en (original)
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- Primary source: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/forsvarsgrenar-och-forband/flygvapnet/var-vi-finns/luftstridsskolan/nyheter/flygvapnet-och-marinen-testar-framtidens-dronarlosningar/
- Tags: sverige, försvarsmakten, swedish navy, drones, swedish air force, air combat school, 41st corvette division, experimental office, tactical drones, multi-domain operations, battle lab, surface warfare

> The Swedish Air Force and Navy held a two-day workshop where they jointly tested how tactical drones can support surface combat capability and multi-domain operations, using a digital "battle lab" for simulations. The goal is to build up a flexible capability for future capability development, while breaking down barriers between the armed services.

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*Arkivbild från marinövning. · Maja Hansson/Försvarsmakten*

**The Swedish Armed Forces held a [two-day workshop](https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/forsvarsgrenar-och-forband/flygvapnet/var-vi-finns/luftstridsskolan/nyheter/flygvapnet-och-marinen-testar-framtidens-dronarlosningar/) testing how tactical drones could support surface warfare and multi-domain operations, organised by the Air Force's Experimental Office at the Air Combat School. Operators, experts and decision-makers from the air force and navy took part.**

Participants built scenarios and tested multiple drone concepts in a digital "battle lab" that the Experimental Office has built to integrate different simulations and data sources, according to the Armed Forces. Naval staff, ship crews, helicopter pilots and simulator developers contributed their perspectives, including personnel from the 41st Corvette Division.

Marcus Tynnhammar, head of the Air Force Experimental Office, said: "This way we save both time and money." Jonathan Myhr, who initiated and led the launch of the air force's experiment office, said the goal is to "build a capability for capability development," so the organisation can adapt as the security situation changes.

A participant from the 41st Corvette Division said the workshop showed the Armed Forces "doing what we're best at," tearing down walls between branches to work toward the same goal.

## FAQ

**What was the purpose of the Swedish air force and navy's joint drone workshop?**

The two-day workshop tested how tactical drones could support surface warfare and multi-domain operations. It was organised by the Air Force's Experimental Office at the Air Combat School, aiming to build capability development skills so the organisation can adapt to changing security situations. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-21.

**Who organised and participated in the two-day drone tactics workshop?**

The workshop was organised by the Air Force's Experimental Office at the Air Combat School, involving operators, experts and decision-makers from both the air force and navy. Naval staff, ship crews, helicopter pilots, simulator developers and personnel from the 41st Corvette Division all contributed perspectives. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-21.

**How did participants test drone concepts during the workshop?**

Participants built scenarios and tested multiple drone concepts using a digital 'battle lab' developed by the Experimental Office, which integrates different simulations and data sources. Marcus Tynnhammar, head of the Experimental Office, said this approach saves both time and money. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-21.

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