List of equipment of the Swedish Army

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This is a list of equipment of the Swedish Army currently in use. It includes current equipment such as small arms, combat vehicles, explosives, missile systems, engineering vehicles, logistical vehicles, artillery, air defence, transport vehicles, as well as future and former equipment.

Contents

Vehicles

Tanks

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Stridsvagn 123A Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Main battle tank 0 (+44)Per a contract with KMW, 44 of the Strv 122s are going to be modernised with the L/55 cannon, new night vision sights and new tracks as well as track assembly. Deliveries will start in 2026 [1]
Stridsvagn 122A
Stridsvagn 122B
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Main battle tank 110 (-44) [2] Stridsvagn 122 Revinge 2019-3.jpg The Strv 122 is a Swedish improved variant of the Leopard 2A5. 120 were ordered in 1994: [3]
  • 29 of which manufactured in Germany by KMW
  • 91 of which manufactured in Sweden by Bofors and Hägglunds

10 donated to Ukraine in 2023. [4] [5]

44 will be upgraded to the Strv 123A standard [6]

Stridsvagn 121 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 8 Stridsvagn 121 (Swedish Leopard 2A4).jpg Sweden purchased 20 2A4s from the fleet of 160 2A4s that were leased from Germany. 12 were converted to AEV3 and Leguan engineer variants. 8 Used by the Norrbotten Regiment as recovery practice vehicles.

Infantry fighting vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Strf 9040A
Strf 9040B
Strf 9040B1
Strf 9040C
Strf 9040C+
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 354 a Stridsfordon 90 Revinge 2012-1.jpg Stridsfordon 90 (Combat Vehicle 90), Swedish advanced infantry fighting vehicle, armed with Bofors 40 mm gun (known commercially as the CV9040). Strf 9040A is planned to be modernised to Strf 9040D1 standard in mid-life upgrade, Strf 9040B/B1 to Strf 9040D2 and Strf 9040C to Strf 9040E.
^a Total number of CV90 IFV variants acquired for the Swedish Army is 354: A 208 pcs, B 91 pcs, B1 13 pcs and C 42 pcs; [7] 2019 UN arms report lists 315. [8] Total number of all CV90 variants is 509.

Armored personnel carriers

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Patgb 180 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 35 [8] 160608-N-YA681-317 (27548732095).jpg Pansarterrängbil 180, Finnish-produced Sisu XA-180S, armed with Ksp 88 12.7 mm machine gun.
Patgb 203 A
Patgb 203 B
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 148 [8] Pansarterrangbil 203 Revinge 2012-2.jpg Pansarterrängbil 203, Finnish-produced Patria XA-203S, 203A armed with Hispano-Suiza 20 mm gun and 203B with Vapenstation 01 (Protector RWS).
Patgb 300 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 20 [9] (+321) [10] Patria 6x6 APC.jpg Pansarterrängbil 300, Finnish produced Patria XA-300 6x6. 20 vehicles ordered and delivered in 2023. 321 ordered in March 2024, to be fitted with Protector RWS. [11] [12] [13]
Patgb 360 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 113 [8] [14] Pansarterrangbil 360 Revinge 2014-2.jpg Pansarterrängbil 360, Finnish produced Patria XA-360 AMV. [15]

Utility vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Iveco MUV M70  [ fr ]Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Utility vehicle400 (initial batch) Iveco MUV Chassis Cab (2).jpg Vehicle replacing the Tgb 11 and Tgb 13. [16]

Initial order for 400 vehicles, as part of a framework agreement that covers the possible acquisition of up to 3,000 vehicles. Variants: [17]

  • Troop Transport
  • Medical 1
  • Medical 2
  • Communication Army
  • Communication Home Guard
  • Communication Air Defence
  • Repair Shelter
  • Cooled Shelter
  • Shelter
  • Flatbed
  • Dog Transport
  • VAN Logistic
Pb 8 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Utility vehicle400 Personbil 8, Falun 2015 (01).JPG Personbil 8, modified German Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 4x4. Replaced the old Tgb 20 vehicles for the Home Guard (Hemvärnet). [18]
Tgb 14 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured utility vehicle435 Terrangbil 14 Kungsangen april 2019 (01).jpg Terrängbil 14, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4. [19]
Tgb 15 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured utility vehicle241 Terrangbil 15 Kungsangen april 2019 (04).jpg Terrängbil 15, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6x6. [19]
Tgb 16 Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa MRAP 380 Terrangbil 16 Revinge 2015.jpg Terrängbil 16 "Galten", South African made 4x4 MRAP, commercially known as RG-32 Scout. [20]
MC 810 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Motorcycle 100 Liesel 14-11-10 BMW F800GS V2.jpg Motorcykel 810, German BMW F800 GS, used by Military Police. [21]

All-terrain vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Bv 206 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Tracked all-terrain vehicle1000 Bandvagn 206 Revinge 2015-1.jpg Bandvagn 206, Swedish tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle.
^b Total number of acquired Bv 206 and Bv 208 vehicles since 1974 is 4500. [22]
Bv 309 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured tracked all-terrain vehicle93 Bv308 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015 01.JPG Bandvagn 309, Swedish armoured tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle, commercially known as Bv 206S.
Bv 410 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured tracked all-terrain vehicle153 [23] Bandvagn 410 Revinge 2016.jpg Bandvagn 410, Swedish armoured tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle, commercially known as BvS 10. 127 vehicles on order in 2021 to be delivered in 2022 and complete in 2024. In December 2022 A follow-on order for 40 was placed while a further 236 where ordered under the CATV program.1

Command, control and communications vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Stripbv 90 A
Stripbv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured command vehicle54 [8] [7]
2 [7]
Stridsledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish command vehicle variant of the CV90. [7]
Störpbv 90 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured electronic warfare vehicle1 [7]
Patgb 202 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured command vehicle20 [8] Pasi XA-202 VIPA Lippujuhlan paiva 2014 3.JPG Pansarterrängbil 202, Finnish-produced Patria XA-202S.

Military engineering vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Hl 18TFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured wheel loader Hjullastare 18T armoured wheel loader, commercially Volvo L90F.
Djminröjm 1 TFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Mine clearing vehicle Djupminröjmaskin 1 T mine clearing vehicle, commercially Scanjack 3500.
Bgbv 90
Bgbv 90 A1
Bgbv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured recovery vehicle 21 [7]
2 [7]
3 [8] [7]
Bargningsbandvagn 90.jpg Bärgningsbandvagn 90, a Swedish recovery variant of the CV90. [7]
Bgbv 120 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured recovery vehicle 14 [24] Bargningsbandvagn 120 Revinge 2016.jpg Bärgningsbandvagn 120, a German recovery variant of the Leopard 2.
Brobv 120 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 6 Brobandvagn 120.jpg Brobandvagn 120, a German bridgelayer variant of the Leopard 2.
Ingbv 120 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Armoured engineering vehicle 6 Kodiak breaktrough tank.jpg Ingenjörbandvagn 120, a German engineering variant of the Leopard 2.
Bsch 23T SP Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured bulldozer Bandschaktare 23T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R XL.
Bsch 18T Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured bulldozer Bandschaktare 18T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R.
Amfibiebro 400 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Amphibious bridge layer M3G ferry 2.jpg 12 on order in 2022. To be delivered by 2024. Additional 9 on order in 2024 to be delivered by 2025-2027

Artillery

Artillery

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Archer Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled howitzer 26 (+48) Archerside commons.jpg Artilleristystem 08, a Truck-mounted 155 mm gun-howitzer built using the older FH77 in their production. The Archer entered service in February 2016. [25]

Volvo A30D: 26 in service

  • 24 ordered in 2009
  • 24 ordered in 2016 (this batch was initially intended for Norway)
  • The Swedish government announced on 16 March 2023 that among the 48 received, 24 were in service, 24 were in storage, 14 Archer would be sold to the British Army in March 2023, and 8 transferred to the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [4]

Rheinmetall HX2 8x8: 48 ordered.

  • FMV ordered 48 new Archer artillery systems built on RMMV HX2 8x8 trucks in September 2023 with deliveries planned to start in 2025. [26]

Mortars

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Grkpbv 90 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled mortar 40 (+40) [24] Granatkastarpansarbandvagn 90.jpg Swedish 120 mm double-barrel mortar version of the CV90. Additional 20 ordered in 2022 to be delivered 2023–2024. 20 further units ordered in 2023 bringing the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025. [27]
12 cm grk m/41
12 cm grk m/41 D
12 cm grk m/41 E-F
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Heavy infantry mortar 84 [24] Granatkastare modell 41 Revinge 2015.jpg 12 cm granatkastare m/41, a Swedish-produced version of the Finnish Tampella 120 Krh/40. Earliest 12 cm grk m/41 were imported from Finland. Several in storage.
8 cm grk m/84
8 cm grk m/84 B
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Medium infantry mortar 215 [24] Granatkastare m84 Revinge 2019-1.jpg 8 cm granatkastare m/84, an Israeli Soltam 81 mm mortar based on the Finnish Tampella 81 mm mortars, several in storage. [28]

Forward observer equipment

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Epbv 90 A
Epbv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Forward observation vehicle34 [7]
8 [8] [7]
Eldledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish forward observation vehicle variant of the CV90. [7]

Counter-battery radars

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
ArtlokRR 2091 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Counter-battery radar ARTHUR in position.JPG Artillerilokaliseringsradar 2091, commercially known as ARTHUR, which stands for Artillery Hunting Radar. Swedish counter-battery radar mounted either on Bv 208 or a transport container. Can track up to 100 projectiles a minute, of which 8 projectiles simultaneously. [29]

Air defence systems

Missile systems

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Surface-to-air-missile systems
RBS 23 BAMSE Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Surface-to-air missile system RBS 23 BAMSE.jpg
RBS 70 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Surface-to-air missile system 70 d RBS 70 (3).jpg RBS 70 NG on order.
^d Total number is 70 launchers, with hundreds in storage. [8]
RBS 98 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Surface-to-air missile system 16 Iris-T, ILA 2018, Schoenefeld (1X7A6890).jpg Four IRIS-T missiles carried on a Bv 410 vehicle.
RBS 97 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Surface-to-air missile system Hawk mobile.jpg To be replaced by Patriot.[ citation needed ]
Lvsystem 103 Patriot Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Surface-to-air missile system 4 [30] RamatDavid 020517 Patriot 01.jpg Luftvärnssystem 103 Patriot. 4 units (total 12 launchers). 100 MIM-104E PAC-2 GEM-T Missiles to be delivered (range >160 km) 200 PAC-3 MSE Anti ballistic missiles to be delivered[ citation needed ]

Anti-aircraft artillery

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Lvkv 90
Lvkv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 27 [7]
3 [8] [7]
Swedish CV9040 AAV - Anti-Air Vehicle.JPG Luftvärnskanonvagn 90, a Swedish anti-aircraft variant of the CV90 armed with Bofors 40 mm gun. The Lvkv 90 is equipped with a PS-95 radar. [7]

Small arms

Pistols

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Pist 88
Pist 88 B
Pist 88 C
Pist 88 C2
Pist 88 D
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Glock 17 Swedish Armed Forces AM.090915 (1).jpg Standard issue pistol of all branches. Pistol 88, Glock 17 Gen 1. Pistol 88B, Glock 19 Gen 2. Pistol 88C, Glock 17 Gen 2. Pistol 88C2, Glock 17 Gen 3. Pistol 88D Glock 19 Gen 2.

Submachine guns

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Kpist MP 7 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Submachine gun 4.6×30mm HK MP7 A2.jpg Kulsprutepistol MP 7, commercially Heckler & Koch MP7A2.
HK MP5 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum MP5.jpg Used by special forces.

Assault rifles

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Ak 24 A Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Swedish version of Finnish Sako M23, rifle is to enter service with Swedish Army by 2025.
Ak 5 C
Ak 5 D
Ak 5 D Mk II
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO AK5Cesar.JPG Standard issue assault rifle, based on the Belgian FN FNC. Ak 5 C is the carbine variant, Ak 5 D is a shortened variant for crews and CQB, and Ak 5 D Mk II is Ak 5 D upgraded to the same standard as current Ak 5 C, Ak 5 A and Ak 5 B variants have been retired. Can be equipped with a M203 grenade launcher.
Diemaco C8SFW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO C8 semi-automatic rifle with EOTech.jpg Used by the Special Operations Group. [31]
HK G36C
HK G36K
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO H&K G36 Compact Carbine of Royal Malaysian Navy.JPG Used by the Special Operations Group.

Battle rifles

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Ak 4 B
Ak 4 C
Ak 4 D
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Ak4b.JPG Standard issue rifle for the Swedish Home Guard, Swedish production of the German Heckler & Koch G3; Ak 4 B has an optics rail, Ak 4 C is the Ak 4 B with an adjustable buttstock, and Ak 4 D is the Ak 4 C with a modular handguard. Ak 4 D is used as a stopgap designated marksman rifle for the Swedish Armed Forces; Ak 4 and Ak 4 OR have been retired. Can be equipped with a M203 grenade launcher.

Precision rifles

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
HK 417 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO HK 417 (7029721321).jpg Automatkarbin 417, commercially Heckler & Koch HK417.
Psg 90
Psg 90 B
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Psg 90 AM.068399 (2).jpg Prickskyttegevär 90, commercially Accuracy International AW.
Psg 08 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Sniper rifle 8.6×70mm Sako TRG-42.jpg Prickskyttegevär 08, commercially Sako TRG-42, used by the Special Operations Group.[ citation needed ]
Ag 90
Ag 90 B
Ag 90 C
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO 191003-Z-XK920-1043 - M107 .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle (Image 1 of 14) (cropped).jpg Automatgevär 90, commercially Barrett M82A1.

Shotguns

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Hagelgevär 686 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Shotgun 12 gauge
Förstärkningsgevär 870 C Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Shotgun 12 gauge M870mcs.jpg
Hagelgevär 11-87 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Semi-automatic shotgun 12 gauge Remington 11-87 NFM.JPG

Support weapons

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Ksp 90
Ksp 90 B
Ksp 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Kulspruta 90, commercially FN Minimi and FN Minimi Para.
Ksp 58 B
Ksp 58 C STRF
Ksp 58 C2
Ksp 58 E
Ksp 58 F
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Kulspruta 58B 001.jpg Kulspruta 58, Swedish production of the Belgian FN MAG.
Ksp 88 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO M2E2 Quick Change Barrel (QCB).jpg Kulspruta 88, commercially FN M2 HB QCB.
Grsp 92 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV MK19-02.jpg Granatspruta 92, commercially Saco Defence Mk 19 Mod 3.

Anti-armor

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Granatgevär m/18 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Recoilless rifle M3E1.jpg Commercially: Carl Gustaf M4 (M/18)
Pansarskott m/86 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Single-shot disposable anti-tank weapon M136 AT4 Light Anti-tank Weapon (7414625190).jpg Commercially: Bofors AT-4 or AT-4CS
Robot 56 Bill Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-tank missile Panzerabwehrlenkwaffe (25955577025).jpg In service from 1988 to 2013, returned into service in December 2019. To be replaced by MMP. [32] [33]
Robot 57 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-tank missile 2,000 NLAW Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015 01.JPG Commercially: NLAW

(+3,000 to be delivered 2024-2026) [34]

Robot 55 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-tank missile Hires 090509-A-4842R-001a.jpg To be replaced by MMP [ citation needed ]

Explosives

ModelOriginTypeImageDetails
Shgr 2000 Flag of France.svg  France Fragmentation hand grenade Spränghandgranat m/2000, also functions as a concussion grenade.
Shgr 07Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Fragmentation hand grenade Spranghandgranat 07 sidvy.jpg Spränghandgranat 07, a self-righting jump hand grenade.
Frdm 13Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-vehicle mine Fordonsmina 13.jpg Comercially: FFV 013

Fordonsmina 13, licensed by Denmark, Switzerland, and Norway.

Frdm 14 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-vehicle mine Fordonsmina 14.jpg Comercially: FFV 016

Fordonsmina 14

Strvm 5Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-tank mine Stridsvagnsmina 5 001.jpg Stridsvagnsmina 5
Strvm 6 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-tank mine Minen.jpg Comercially: FFV 028

Stridsvagnsmina 6, licensed by Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Logistical vehicles

Former equipment

Armour

Small arms

Fire support/artillery

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