Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers
"A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.
Swedish DefMin cites ‘productive’ talks with Peru on potential Gripen sale
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Breaking Defense that up to 24 airframes are on the table.
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Saab secures $550M Gripen E/F order for Thailand
The Swedish parliament, Riksdagen, has also given the government authority to enter into an agreement with Thailand on up to 12 new Gripens and additional air defense systems.
Nordic countries, Canada signal support for Ukraine security guarantees
In a joint statement, the countries said they are "ready to play an active role" to support security guarantees, though details have been scarce.
Sweden says Thailand set to seal next Saab JAS 39 Gripen deal
Still, a Swedish official told Breaking Defense that any deal won't be finalized until the ink is dry during an expected signing ceremony.
After Thailand’s Gripen combat mission, questions of future sales
Thailand and Cambodia appear to have halted hostilities, which raised eyebrows in the Gripen's homeland of Sweden.
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Sweden commits $500M to artillery ammo in biggest munitions boost since Cold War
One agreement with Rheinmetall Denel Munition includes shells and propellants for Sweden’s Archer artillery system, while a separate framework deal with Nordic manufacturer Nammo Sweden involves 155 mm high-explosive extended-range shells.
Sweden inks $900M IRIS-T air defense deal through European Sky Shield Initiative
The procurement is for the Swedish army brigades and for the battle group on Gotland to “better defend the military forces we have,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.
Sweden delays 3.5% GDP defense spending target, predicts 2032 deadline out of NATO summit
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Breaking Defense that Stockholm hoped NATO would set at 2030 goal, but suggested other countries would push back.
Scandinavia bolsters missile and air defense to align with new NATO target
“It's more challenging to defend than to attack,” when it comes to air defense, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Breaking Defense.
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China’s nuclear arsenal surges 20% in one year, reaching over 600 warheads: SIPRI
The Chinese arsenal is still much smaller than that of Russia and the US, but Moscow is watching Beijing's buildup warily, one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Germany surges to fourth largest global military spender: SIPRI
Europe has entered a period of high and increasing military spending, “which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future," Lorenzo Scarazzato, a researcher at SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Productions Program, told Breaking Defense.
Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet
Key specifics remain under wraps regarding a potential deal between Saab and Colombia, including the number of aircraft involved, delivery timelines, and the total cost of the agreement.
Warning Russia has ‘initiative’ in Ukraine, Sweden announces record $1.6B defense aid package
“It is Russia that has the initiative in the war,” Swedish defense minister Pål Jonson stated, emphasizing Sweden’s urgent need to support Ukraine to ‘break that trend right now.”