List of equipment of the Swedish Army
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The military equipment of the Swedish Army includes a wide array of firearms, armoured vehicles, personal equipment, artillery, missile systems, and other essential assets used to maintain national defence and operational effectiveness. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is responsible for the procurement, development, and maintenance of the Army's equipment, ensuring that it meets the specific demands of Sweden's military doctrine and environmental conditions. While a significant portion of the equipment is of foreign origin, many systems undergo extensive modifications to align with Sweden's unique operational requirements, such as harsh Nordic climates, dense forests, and advanced interoperability with NATO and European defense partners.
Additionally, Sweden maintains a strong domestic defence industry, with companies like Saab AB, BAE Systems AB and Bofors AB contributing advanced indigenous designs, particularly in armoured vehicles, small arms, and sensor technology.
Personal equipment
Helmets
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telehjälm 9 | CVC helmet | Unknown[1] | ||
| Telehjälm 17 | Unknown[2] | Successor to Telehjälm 9. | ||
| Hjälm 18 | Ballistic helmet | 2,000[a] | In very limited use. | |
| Hjälm 24 | Unknown[4] | Successor to Hjälm 18. | ||
| Hjälm 90 | Composite helmet | Unknown[5] | Most common helmet. |
Masks
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyddsmask FM54 | CBRN mask | Unknown[6] | ||
| Skyddsmask 90 | 500,000[7] |
Vests
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroppsskydd 12 | Modular vest | Unknown[8] | Standard vest. | |
| Kroppsskydd 22 | Unknown[9] | Updated version of Kroppsskydd 12. | ||
| Kroppsskydd 23 | Unknown[9][10] | Specifically for female soldiers. | ||
| Kroppsskydd 24 | 40,000[11] | Primarily used by military police. | ||
| Kroppsskydd 90 | Ballistic vest | Unknown[12] | Primarily used by conscripts in training. |
Footwear
Gloves
Radios
Firearms
Pistol
Assault rifles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatkarbin M4A | Assault rifle | 15,000[21] | Interim rifle is in use until sufficient numbers of the Ak 24 have been delivered to replace the Ak 5. | |
| Automatkarbin 5C | 39,200[22] | A Swedish improved variant of the FN FNC, of which most were built in Sweden. | ||
| Automatkarbin 5D | ||||
| Automatkarbin 24A | 7,300[23] | Successor to the Automatkarbin 5. |
Precision rifles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickskyttegevär 08 | Sniper rifle | Unknown[24] | Used by the Special Operations Group. | |
| Prickskyttegevär 90 | Unknown[25] | |||
| Automatgevär 90 | Anti-materiel rifle | Unknown[26] | Used to destroy enemy materiel. |
Shotgun
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagelgevär 686 | Shotgun | Unknown[27] | ||
| Förstärkningsgevär 870 C | Unknown[27] | |||
| Hagelgevär 11-87 | Unknown[27] |
Support weapons
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulspruta 39 | Machine gun | Unknown[28] | Coaxial on the Stridsfordon 9040 A and B. | |
| Kulspruta 58 | Unknown[29] | |||
| Kulspruta 88 | Unknown[30] | Primarily used on Terrängbil 16. | ||
| Kulspruta 90 | Unknown[31] | |||
| Kulspruta 94 | Unknown[32] | Mounted on Stridsvagn 122, can be dismounted if needed. | ||
| Granatspruta 92 | Automatic grenade launcher | Unknown[33] |
Vehicles
Main battle tanks
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stridsvagn 122A | Main battle tank | 96 (-96)[b] | A Swedish improved variant of the Leopard 2A5, of which most were built in Sweden. | |
| Stridsvagn 122B | 14 (-14) | |||
| Stridsvagn 123A | 0 (+110)[36] | 110 Strv 122 to be upgraded to modern Leopard 2 standards. First delivery expected 2026. | ||
| Stridsvagn 123B | 0 (+44)[36] | Swedish designation for the Leopard 2A8. First delivery expected 2028. |
Infantry fighting vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stridsfordon 9035 | Infantry fighting vehicle | 0 (+50)[37][38] | Modernized variant with a 35mm main armament. | |
| Stridsfordon 9040A | 224[c] | The domestic production variant of the Combat Vehicle 90 with a 40mm armament. | ||
| Stridsfordon 9040B |
Armored personnel carriers
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pansarterrängbil 180 | Armoured personnel carrier | 34[39] | Finnish-produced Sisu XA-180S armed with Ksp 88. | |
| Pansarterrängbil 202 | 20[39] | |||
| Pansarterrängbil 203 | 148[39] | |||
| Pansarterrängbil 300 | 20 (+415)[d] | Adopted in 2023. | ||
| Pansarterrängbil 360 | 112[39] | Finnish produced Patria XA-360 AMV.[43] |
Utility vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrängbil 14 | Armoured utility vehicle | 435[e] | Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4.[45] | |
| Terrängbil 15 | 151[44] | Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6x6.[45] | ||
| Terrängbil 16 | MRAP | 380[46] | ||
| Terrängbil 24 | 20 (+240)[47] | Multirole vehicle. Successor to Terrängbil 16. | ||
| Motorcykel 251 | Motorcycle | 1000[48][49] | ||
| Motorcykel 409 | Unknown[50] | Primarily used as couriers within military units. | ||
| Motorcykel 810 | 100[51] | Exclusively used by military police. | ||
| Polisbil V90 | Police car | Unknown[52] |
All-terrain vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandvagn 206 | Tracked all-terrain vehicle | 4,500[53][54] | ||
| Bandvagn 309 | Armoured tracked all-terrain vehicle | 93[f] | ||
| Bandvagn 410 | 167 (+236)[56] |
Command vehicles
Logistical vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaklastbil 6T 4x4 | Flatbed truck | 120[58] | ||
| Flaklastbil 7T 8x2 | 8[59] | |||
| Skåplastbil 8T 4x2 | Box truck | 40[59] | ||
| Flaklastbil 12T 6x6 | Flatbed truck | 30[59] | ||
| Rullflakslastbil 12T 8x6 | Hook lift truck | 35[59] | ||
| Skåplastbil 13T 6x6 | Box truck | 80[59] | ||
| Rullflaksbil 14T 8x8 | Hook lift truck | 107[60] | ||
| Rullflakslastbil 14T 6x4 | 200[59] | |||
| Rullflakslastbil 14T 6x6 | 125[59] | |||
| Växelbil 16T 6x2 | Relief truck | 3[59] | ||
| Rullflakslastbil 17T 8x4 | Hook lift truck | 12[59] | ||
| Dragbil 23T 6x6 | Tow truck | Unknown[61] | ||
| Dragbil 28T 8x4 | 6[59] |
Engineering vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djupminröjmaskin 1T | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown[62] | ||
| Truppminröjare 1B | 4[63] | Unmanned mine clearing vehicle. | ||
| Bandschaktare 18T | Armoured bulldozer | Unknown[64] | Exclusively used by the Göta Engineer Regiment. | |
| Hjullastare 18T | Armoured wheel loader | Unknown[65] | Widely used among the artillery regiments. | |
| Bärgningsbandvagn 90 | Armoured recovery vehicle | 24[39] | Recovery variant of the CV90.[66] | |
| Brobandvagn 120 | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 6[39] | ||
| Bärgningsbandvagn 120 | Armoured recovery vehicle | 2[g] | ||
| Ingenjörbandvagn 120 | Armoured engineering vehicle | 6[39] |
Field artillery
Howitzers
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artillerisystem 08 | Self-propelled howitzer | 26 (+48)[h] |
Mortars
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granatkastarpansarbandvagn 90 | Self-propelled mortar | 40 (+40)[71] |
Forward observer equipment
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldledningsvagn 90A | Forward observation vehicle | 34[66] | Used in forward observation for artillery, close air support and naval support. | |
| Eldledningsvagn 90C | 8[66] |
Counter-battery radars
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artillerilokaliseringsradarbandvagn 2091 | Counter-battery radar | Unknown[72] | Based on the Bandvagn 208 chassis. |
Air defence
Missile systems
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotsystem 23 | Surface-to-air missile system | Unknown[73] | ||
| Robotsystem 97 | Unknown[74] | |||
| Robotsystem 98 | Unknown[75] | |||
| Luftvärnssystem 103 | 4[76] | Used for the general defence of Swedish airspace. |
Hand-held missile systems
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotsystem 70 | Man-portable air-defense system | Unknown[77] | ||
| Robotsystem 102 | Unknown[78] |
Anti-aircraft artillery
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luftvärnskanonvagn 90 | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 30[79] | Strf 9040 with a PS-95 radar. |
Reconnaissance radars
Anti-armour
Recoilless rifles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granatgevär 18 | Recoilless rifle | Unknown[80] | ||
| Pansarskott 86 | Unknown[81] |
Anti-tank missiles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotsystem 55 | Anti-tank missile | Unknown[82] | ||
| Robotsystem 56 | Unknown[83] | |||
| Robotsystem 57 | Unknown[84] | |||
| Robotsystem 58 | Unknown[85] |
Explosives
Grenades
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spränghandgranat 07 | Hand grenade | Unknown[86] | ||
| Spränghandgranat 56 | Unknown[87] | |||
| Chockhandgranat 96 | Unknown[88] | |||
| Spränghandgranat 2000 | Unknown[89] |
Landmines
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larmmina 2 | Alarm mine | Unknown[90] | Used to alarm soldiers of an incoming enemy. | |
| Stridsvagnsmina 5 | Anti-tank mine | Unknown[91] | ||
| Stridsvagnsmina 6 | Unknown[92] | |||
| Fordonsmina 13 | Anti-vehicle mine | Unknown[93] | ||
| Fordonsmina 14 | Unknown[94] | |||
| Försvarsladdning 21 | Anti-personnel mine | Unknown[95] | Command activated landmine that complies with the Ottawa Treaty. | |
| Försvarsladdning 22 | Unknown[95] |
Aircraft
Drones
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAV 03 | Unmanned aerial vehicle | Unknown[96] | Used for heavy reconnaissance. | |
| UAV 04 | Unknown[97] | |||
| UAV 05 | Unknown[97] | |||
| UAV 06 | Unknown[98] | Used for light reconnaissance. |
See also
- Current equipment in the Swedish Armed Forces
- Swedish Armed Forces:
- Swedish Air Force:
- Swedish Navy:
- Swedish Home Guard:
- Swedish Coast Guard:
- Military equipment of Sweden during World War II
- Military equipment of Sweden during the Cold War