Saab has received a significant new order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station, RWS, reinforcing the company’s position as a key supplier to Sweden’s future land and amphibious combat forces.
Valued at approximately SEK 1.5 billion, the order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025 with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028. The systems will be delivered to the Swedish Army as well as the Amphibious Battalion 2030, an ongoing defence modernisation programme focused on developing next-generation amphibious capabilities within the Swedish Armed Forces.
According to Saab, the selection of Trackfire RWS reflects growing operational requirements for highly accurate remotely operated weapon systems capable of operating effectively across multiple domains.
“We are honoured that Trackfire RWS has been selected as a crucial part of the future capabilities for the Swedish amphibious forces and the Swedish Army,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s Surveillance business area. “This order reflects our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern defence.”
Multi-Domain Precision and Adaptability
Trackfire RWS is a fully stabilised remotely operated dual-weapon station designed to deliver precision fire while on the move. The system can be integrated across a wide range of platforms including naval vessels, land vehicles and fixed defence positions, making it well suited to joint and amphibious operations.
The system’s stabilisation and sensor suite allow for accurate engagement in challenging operational environments including rough sea states and high-mobility land scenarios. This flexibility is a key requirement for Sweden’s future amphibious forces which are expected to operate across coastal, littoral and inland environments.
Trackfire ARES and Counter-UAS Capability
The FMV order also includes Saab’s new Trackfire ARES (Aerial Response) RWS, which is specifically configured to address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems. The ARES variant is equipped with a 30×113 mm M230LF Bushmaster chain gun as its primary weapon providing enhanced firepower and rapid engagement capabilities against aerial targets.
The inclusion of counter-UAS capability highlights a broader trend in modern defence planning as armed forces increasingly prioritise layered air defence and point-defence solutions to counter drones and loitering munitions.
Supporting Sweden’s Defence Modernisation
The Trackfire RWS order forms part of Sweden’s wider efforts to modernise its armed forces in response to an increasingly complex security environment in Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The Amphibious Battalion 2030 project in particular aims to deliver highly mobile networked and survivable units capable of operating in contested littoral zones.
With this contract, Saab continues to strengthen its long-standing partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces delivering advanced surveillance and weapon systems designed to meet emerging operational requirements well into the next decade.
