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NOTE: FMV (Försvarets materielverk) is the Swedish govt (mil) procurement agency: https://www.fmv.se/english/about-fmv/
Swedish sensor chain recently published, was forwarded to me without source(s) (some may have been in Swedish etc) so TIFWIW.
All in all, pretty sweet package IMO:
New radar systems provide greatly improved capabilities
Sweden's ability to detect and manage threats in the air, at sea and in space is being greatly strengthened as FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces are now building a new, high-tech surveillance system. Within the framework of the Sensor System New program, a radar network is being established in several overlapping technical layers – from coastal sensors to systems that extend several thousand kilometers into space, consisting of both active and passive sensors.
FMV has now signed several important agreements with associated options to ensure the delivery of radar systems with different ranges and functions. In total, this involves multi-billion-sek investments.
Multiple overlapping technical layers – greatly expanded coverage
The new radar system offers a vastly improved surveillance capability compared to previous systems from the 1980s. It is specifically designed to detect modern threats such as drones, cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, ballistic missiles and low-altitude satellites. The system also provides a significantly faster decision-making basis for air defense, aviation and naval operations and also provides better early warning capabilities, both for the response units and for the civilian population.
The new systems can also share information with other NATO countries, which strengthens Sweden's integrated defense.
Scanter 5202 – coastal surveillance radar from Terma
FMV has previously been upgrading its existing coastal surveillance radar, which will now receive new and expanded capabilities. The coastal surveillance radar is supplied by Terma. The system contributes to improved sea situational awareness and improves the air situational awareness at low altitudes. The systems will be delivered continuously from 2025 onwards.
Giraffe 4A and GM200 MM/C – medium-range radar from Saab and Thales
FMV has signed separate agreements with Saab and Thales for the mobile radar systems Giraffe 4A and GM200 MM/C, respectively. The systems contribute to improved air and sea situational awareness and can quickly enhance coverage in priority areas thanks to their mobility. The medium-range systems also provide increased mobility and rapid response capability. The first delivery will take place in 2026.
TPY-4 – long-range radar from Lockheed Martin
FMV has signed a contract for TPY-4, a long-range radar system that is also used by other NATO countries. It provides increased range and higher performance, including for detecting small targets, such as ballistic missiles, at long distances. The system strengthens our early warning capabilities and improves the air situational awareness. The first delivery will take place in 2027.
SMART-L – extra long-range radar from Thales
FMV has also signed an agreement with Thales for a completely new radar system in the Swedish context: SMART-L, a special long-range radar (SLRR) with the capacity to cover large areas and contribute to the space situational picture. It is a new type of radar that gives the Armed Forces capabilities that were previously lacking. SMART-L can also measure ballistic missiles and, for example, send data to the Patriot system, which increases the efficiency of the entire Swedish air and missile defense. The first delivery will take place in 2026.
Sirius compact – Passive sensors from Saab
FMV has signed an agreement with Saab for Passive Sensors (PSS) which complement active sensors in the new Sensor System. The system helps to detect and locate signal sources and provides a supplementary air and sea situation picture.
An integrated system for the defense of the future
The combination of short-, medium-, long- and especially long-range radar systems in conjunction with passive systems represents a major technological leap for the Swedish defense. The systems will be delivered continuously from 2025 onwards. The fact that the procurements have been accelerated means that several years of lead time have been saved.
“We have shortened the process by at least three to four years,” says Fredrik Pålsson, head of information and intelligence systems at FMV.
This initiative lays the foundation for a surveillance system at the forefront of technology – adapted to the modern threat landscape and in close collaboration with allied countries.
Some AD systems news as well, IRIS-T SLM has been ordered as brigade level air defense. Additional news concerning other systems likely to come fairly soon.
Swedish sensor chain recently published, was forwarded to me without source(s) (some may have been in Swedish etc) so TIFWIW.
All in all, pretty sweet package IMO:
New radar systems provide greatly improved capabilities
Sweden's ability to detect and manage threats in the air, at sea and in space is being greatly strengthened as FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces are now building a new, high-tech surveillance system. Within the framework of the Sensor System New program, a radar network is being established in several overlapping technical layers – from coastal sensors to systems that extend several thousand kilometers into space, consisting of both active and passive sensors.
FMV has now signed several important agreements with associated options to ensure the delivery of radar systems with different ranges and functions. In total, this involves multi-billion-sek investments.
Multiple overlapping technical layers – greatly expanded coverage
The new radar system offers a vastly improved surveillance capability compared to previous systems from the 1980s. It is specifically designed to detect modern threats such as drones, cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, ballistic missiles and low-altitude satellites. The system also provides a significantly faster decision-making basis for air defense, aviation and naval operations and also provides better early warning capabilities, both for the response units and for the civilian population.
The new systems can also share information with other NATO countries, which strengthens Sweden's integrated defense.
Scanter 5202 – coastal surveillance radar from Terma
FMV has previously been upgrading its existing coastal surveillance radar, which will now receive new and expanded capabilities. The coastal surveillance radar is supplied by Terma. The system contributes to improved sea situational awareness and improves the air situational awareness at low altitudes. The systems will be delivered continuously from 2025 onwards.
Giraffe 4A and GM200 MM/C – medium-range radar from Saab and Thales
FMV has signed separate agreements with Saab and Thales for the mobile radar systems Giraffe 4A and GM200 MM/C, respectively. The systems contribute to improved air and sea situational awareness and can quickly enhance coverage in priority areas thanks to their mobility. The medium-range systems also provide increased mobility and rapid response capability. The first delivery will take place in 2026.
TPY-4 – long-range radar from Lockheed Martin
FMV has signed a contract for TPY-4, a long-range radar system that is also used by other NATO countries. It provides increased range and higher performance, including for detecting small targets, such as ballistic missiles, at long distances. The system strengthens our early warning capabilities and improves the air situational awareness. The first delivery will take place in 2027.
SMART-L – extra long-range radar from Thales
FMV has also signed an agreement with Thales for a completely new radar system in the Swedish context: SMART-L, a special long-range radar (SLRR) with the capacity to cover large areas and contribute to the space situational picture. It is a new type of radar that gives the Armed Forces capabilities that were previously lacking. SMART-L can also measure ballistic missiles and, for example, send data to the Patriot system, which increases the efficiency of the entire Swedish air and missile defense. The first delivery will take place in 2026.
Sirius compact – Passive sensors from Saab
FMV has signed an agreement with Saab for Passive Sensors (PSS) which complement active sensors in the new Sensor System. The system helps to detect and locate signal sources and provides a supplementary air and sea situation picture.
An integrated system for the defense of the future
The combination of short-, medium-, long- and especially long-range radar systems in conjunction with passive systems represents a major technological leap for the Swedish defense. The systems will be delivered continuously from 2025 onwards. The fact that the procurements have been accelerated means that several years of lead time have been saved.
“We have shortened the process by at least three to four years,” says Fredrik Pålsson, head of information and intelligence systems at FMV.
This initiative lays the foundation for a surveillance system at the forefront of technology – adapted to the modern threat landscape and in close collaboration with allied countries.
Some AD systems news as well, IRIS-T SLM has been ordered as brigade level air defense. Additional news concerning other systems likely to come fairly soon.
