BAE Systems secures $171 million ammunition contracts from Sweden and Finland

BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth approximately $171 million to supply advanced programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, reinforcing defence capabilities across the Nordic region.

According to the press release, The contracts cover deliveries of Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, Proximity- fused) advanced ammunition, in a combined procurement from both the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDF LOG COM).

The Swedish Armed Forces will receive both 40mm and 57mm ammunition, and the Finnish Navy will receive 57mm ammunition, as additions to their current stock.

The state-of-the-art 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 primarily be used by the Stridsfordon 90 and naval gun system within the Swedish Armed Forces. Additionally, existing and future air defense units equipped with 40 mm anti-aircraft guns will be able to employ this ammunition to address a wide range of aerial threats.

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