Sweden Orders Four Bofors 57Mk3 Naval Guns With Programmable Rounds Against Drones and Missiles

Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration ordered four Bofors 57Mk3 naval guns and 57 mm 3P programmable ammunition from BAE Systems Bofors for delivery during 2028 and 2029. The rapid-firing mounts can use selectable-fuze rounds against aircraft, drones, missiles, surface craft and shore targets, with company specifications citing up to 220 rounds per minute. The contract also covers training and associated services for entry into service, replacing existing weapons on Swedish naval vessels. The procuring agency has not identified the recipient ships or published the contract value and ammunition quantity.