BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply four Bofors 57Mk3 naval gun systems along with Bofors 57mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, Proximity-fused) ammunition to the Swedish Navy. According to the press release, The contract strengthens BAE Systems’ longstanding partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV, while reinforcing Sweden’s maritime defence capabilities.

This contract reinforces our long-standing role as a trusted partner to the Swedish armed forces and FMV, and our commitment to supporting the Swedish Navy with world-class capability,” said Stefan Löfström, Marketing & Sales director at BAE Systems Bofors. “It demonstrates Sweden’s absolute confidence in the Bofors 57Mk3 and its advanced 3P ammunition as key capabilities for Sweden's maritime defence. The Bofors 57Mk3 is a multirole naval gun system designed for air defence, anti-surface warfare and naval fire support missions. Combined with the programmable 57mm 3P ammunition, it enables effective engagement of a wide range of threats, including drones, aircraft, missiles and surface targets.

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