The Saab FDI frigate contract, worth about SEK 2 billion, covers weapon control systems and sensors for Sweden’s four ships. Saab signed the deal with Naval Group, with deliveries running from 2027 to 2034.
The contract covers the supply and integration of weapon control systems and sensors. The Swedish government had previously instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to place an order, confirming the decision to acquire four FDI-class frigates. Mats Wicksell, Head of Saab’s Naval Combat Systems business area, expressed pride in equipping Swedish vessels with the company’s advanced technologies, stating that the agreement demonstrates Saab’s continued commitment to delivering capabilities of the highest importance to its home market through partnerships.
New Systems for the FDI Frigate Programme
Wicksell emphasised that the Swedish Navy would gain advanced and integrated capabilities to detect, deter and respond to surface and underwater threats, adding that the new systems would also support effective responses to evolving asymmetric threats in the maritime environment. Under the contract, the Saab FDI frigate package for Sweden’s four ships is planned to include a Weapon Control System, the Ceros fire control director and EOS 500, the RBS15 anti-ship missile, the Saab Lightweight Torpedo, the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station and the Sea Giraffe 1X lightweight, multi-mission surveillance radar.
The FDI platform is also being enhanced with new systems in other countries’ navies. The Hellenic Navy is also procuring CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems for its frigates.
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Source: C4Defence – SAAB
