Sweden receives Taurus cruise missiles from Germany ahead of planned 2028 Gripen C/D upgrade

Sweden’s armed forces have received an undisclosed number of KEPD 350 Taurus air-launched cruise missiles from German military stocks, according to Dagens Industri, which cited the Swedish defence procurement agency FMV on their origin. The missiles appear to be intended for testing and integration, and a test disclosed in August showed a Swedish Air Force Gripen C releasing a combat version of Taurus. Sweden expects to introduce the capability on Gripen C and D aircraft through the MS20 Block 4 upgrade in 2028. It is also pursuing the Taurus Neo for the Gripen E.