BAE Systems gets programmable orders

• The ammunition will primarily be used by the Stridsfordon 90 and the naval gun system within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• this joint purchase marks an important step in further strengthening defence capabilities in the region.
• “We are delivering cutting-edge solutions to put our customers in the best position to meet future challenges.”

BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth approximately $171 million for its 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 the naval gun system within the Swedish Armed Forces. Additionally, existing and future air defence units equipped with 40 mm anti-aircraft guns will be able to employ this ammunition to address a wide range of aerial threats.