Swedish defence firm Saab will be installing MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defence system on the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes.
As per a recent press statement from the firm, the deal struck with FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, is valued at roughly SEK 1.6 billion (a little more than £120 million). Installation works are currently scheduled to begin towards the beginning of next year.
The company statement noted: This new naval air defence system allows for protection of a considerably larger area and the engagement of air targets at longer ranges compared to the existing weapon systems currently on board the vessels.
Head of Saab’s Kockums division Mats Wicksell commented: This modification strengthens both Sweden’s and NATO’s air and missile defence by increasing the Swedish Armed Forces’ operational capability and ability to operate across the entire conflict spectrum.
With the air defence system on board, the Visby-class corvettes will continue to be a vital platform for many years to come.
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You can read more details on the Saab website