BAE Systems will supply 40mm and 57mm ammunition to the Swedish Armed Forces and 57mm ammunition to the Finnish Navy. The ammunition is a flexible and multipurpose round, suitable to defeat targets such as drones, missiles, helicopters, swarming boats, surface vessels, and land targets.
“As a trusted partner to Sweden and Finland, this joint purchase marks an important step in further strengthening defence capabilities in the region and enhancing bilateral cooperation to keep Europe safe,” said Lena Gillström, president of BAE Systems Bofors. “We are delivering cutting-edge solutions to put our customers in the best position to meet future challenges.”
The ammunition will support Stridsfordon 90 vehicles and naval gun systems in Swedish Armed Forces service. It will also equip existing and future air defense units operating 40 mm anti-aircraft guns. These platforms will use the ammunition to engage a range of aerial threats.
Source: BAE Systems
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BAE Systems is a leader in lifecycle support for commercial aircraft, providing engineering, maintenance, and repair services that span every phase of an aircraft’s life, supporting more than 600 operators and 33,000 aircraft worldwide. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Falls Church, VA, BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, developing and manufacturing defense and aerospace systems for military and government use, including electronic warfare, armored vehicles, naval vessels, munitions, aerospace components, cybersecurity, and intelligence systems. The company employs about 41,000 people across 38 states and multiple international locations, supports U.S. defense programs such as F-35 fighter electronics and naval ship maintenance, and holds more than 2,000 patents across its technology and manufacturing operations.