Sweden orders four Bofors naval gun systems

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration ordered four Bofors 57Mk3 naval gun systems and associated 57 mm 3P ammunition from BAE Systems Bofors. The multirole guns are designed for air defence, engagements against surface targets and naval fire support, using programmable, pre-fragmented and proximity-fuzed rounds to adapt effects to different threats. The acquisition includes training and introduction services, with deliveries planned in 2028 and 2029 to replace existing shipboard systems. The order extends Swedish use of the 57 mm weapon family, although the receiving vessels, contract value and quantity of ammunition have not been identified in the announcement.