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 and transport vehicles.

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Vehicles

Main battle tanks

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Stridsvagn 122A Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 110 (-44) [a] Stridsvagn 122 Revinge 2019-3.jpg A Swedish improved variant of the Leopard 2A5, of which most were built in Sweden. 44 are to be upgraded to Strv 123A
Strvidsvagn 122B

Infantry fighting vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Stridsfordon 9040D1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 254 [b] Stridsfordon 90 Revinge 2012-1.jpg Modernized Version of the Combat Vehicle 9040A and B.

50 old A variants are converted to Pipbv 90D and DSPbv 90D

Stridsfordon 9040D2
CV9035 MkIIIC Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Infantry fighting vehicle 0 (+50) CV 90 Mk IV.png [6] [7] [8]

Production BAE Hägglunds, Ritek (Norway). To be equipped with Akeron MP ATGM.

Armored personnel carriers

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Patgb 180 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 34 [9] 160608-N-YA681-317 (27548732095).jpg Pansarterrängbil 180, Finnish-produced Sisu XA-180S, armed with Ksp 88 12.7 mm machine gun.
Patgb 202/203 A
Patgb 202/203 B
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 168 [9] Pansarterrangbil 203 Revinge 2012-2.jpg Pansarterrängbil 203, Finnish-produced Patria XA-202, 203A, armed with Hispano-Suiza 20 mm gun and 203B with Vapenstation 01 (Protector RWS).

168 being modernized since 2023 until 2026. [10]

Patgb 300 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 20 [11] (+321) [12] 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. [13] [14] [15]
Patgb 360 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armoured personnel carrier 113 [9] [16] Pansarterrangbil 360 Revinge 2014-2.jpg Pansarterrängbil 360, Finnish produced Patria XA-360 AMV. [17]

Utility vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Armoured utility vehicles
Tgb 16 Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
MRAP 380 Terrangbil 16 Revinge 2015.jpg Terrängbil 16 "Galten", South African made 4x4 MRAP, commercially known as RG-32 Scout. [18]
Tgb 24 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland MRAP Sisu GTP at Rautatientori 20240524.jpg Terrängbil 24, Finnish made 4x4 MRAP, commercially known as Sisu GTP.10 mobile short-range radar systems consisting of the Giraffe 1X radar mounted on the Sisu GTP ordered in August 2024. [19]
Unarmoured utility vehciles
Tgb 14 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured utility vehicle435 Terrangbil 14 Kungsangen april 2019 (01) (cropped).jpg Terrängbil 14, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4. [20]
Tgb 15 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured utility vehicle241 Terrangbil 15 Kungsangen april 2019 (04) (cropped2).jpg Terrängbil 15, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6x6. [20]
Iveco MUV  [ fr ]Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Utility vehicle400 (initial batch) Iveco MUV Chassis Cab (2).jpg Vehicle replacing the Tgb 11 and Tgb 13. [21]

Initial order for 400 vehicles, as part of a framework agreement that covers the possible acquisition of up to 3,000 vehicles. Variants: [22]

  • Troop Transport
  • Medical 1
  • Medical 2
  • Communication Army
  • Communication Home Guard
  • Communication Air Defence
  • Repair Shelter
  • Cooled Shelter
  • Shelter
  • Flatbed
  • Dog Transport
  • VAN Logistic
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. [23]
Special forces vehicles
ACMAT Bastion Flag of France.svg  France Special forces APC Mack Bastion APC UPDF.jpg Used by the SOG. [24] [25]
Polaris DAGOR Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Special forces light offroad vehicle Swedish Army - Adamant Serpent 2025 - Polaris DAGOR (cropped).webp [24]

All-terrain vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Bv 206 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Tracked all-terrain vehicle1000 [c] Bandvagn 206 Revinge 2015-1.jpg 800 are being renovated and modernized by Nordic Terrain Solutions
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 vehicle280 [27] Bandvagn 410 Revinge 2016.jpg Bandvagn 410, Swedish armoured tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle, commercially known as BvS 10.
  • 48 ordered in early 2012
  • 105 ordered in December 2013
  • 127 ordered in May 2021 for USD $200 million, to be delivered by 2024 [28] [29]
  • 40 ordered in 2021 for USD $200 million [30]
  • 236 ordered in December 2022 under the CATV acquisition programme.

Command, control and communications vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Stripbv 90 A
Stripbv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured command vehicle53 [9] [31]
2 [31]
Stridsledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish command vehicle variant of the CV90. [31]
Störpbv 90 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured electronic warfare vehicle1 [31]

Military engineering vehicles

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Djminröjm 1 TFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Mine clearing vehicle UnknownDjupminröjmaskin 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 [31]
2 [31]
3 [9] [31]
Bargningsbandvagn 90.jpg Bärgningsbandvagn 90, a Swedish recovery variant of the CV90. [31]
Bgbv 120 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured recovery vehicle 14 [32] 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 UnknownBandschaktare 23T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R XL.
Bsch 18T Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured bulldozer UnknownBandschaktare 18T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R.
Amfibiebro 400 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Amphibious bridge layer 34 ordered M3G ferry 2.jpg 16 on order in 2022. To be delivered by 2024. Additional 18 on order in 2024 to be delivered by 2025-2027
Hl 18TFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Armoured wheel loader UnknownHjullastare 18T armoured wheel loader, commercially Volvo L90F.
Volvo L110HFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Wheeled loader 24 Articulated loader VOLVO L60H.jpg Ordered in April 2024 [33]
Volvo L60HFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Wheeled loader 26 Articulated loader VOLVO L60H.jpg

(illustration)

Volvo L35HFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Wheeled loader 31

Trucks

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
RMMV HX2 8×8 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Semi-truck (tractor)16Trucks used by the PAC-3 Patriot system. [34] [35]

(for the radar and launcher trailers)

RMMV HX2 8×8 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Tactical truck24Trucks used by the PAC-3 Patriot system. [2] [35]

(for the additional missiles, the generator, the command centers, the communication center)

RMMV HX2 8×8 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Armoured tactical truck0 (+48)To be used by the BAE Archer. [36] [37]
RMMV TG MIL TGS (8×8) Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Tactical truck> 448 TG MIL TGS (8x8) Swedish Army trials vehicle.jpg [38]
  • Rullflaksbil 14T 8×8 (RFB14): [39] A hooklift tactical truck with HIAB Multilift XR21Z telescopic hook.
  • Dragbil 23 6×6: Asemi-truck (tractor).
  • Fälthållningsbil 13 6×2: A field maintenance truck.
Scania G460 B6×6HAFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Box truck80 [40]

Ordered in 2023

Volvo FMX 6x6 CLB-8 AE24 - Swedish Army - Volvo FMX 6x6 - hooklift.webp
Volvo FMX 6×6

Indirect fire

Artillery

ModelOriginTypePlatformQuantityImageDetails
Archer Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled howitzer Volvo A30D26 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. [41]
  • 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. [42]
Rheinmetall HX2 8x8 0 (+48) FMV ordered 48 new Archer artillery systems built on RMMV HX2 8x8 trucks in September 2023 with deliveries planned to start in 2025. [43]

Mortars

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Grkpbv 90 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled mortar 40 (+40) [32] 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. [44]
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 80 [32] 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 108 [32] 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. [45]

Forward observer equipment

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Epbv 90 A
Epbv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Forward observation vehicle34Eldledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish forward observation vehicle variant of the CV90. [31]

Counter-battery radars

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
ArtlokRR 2091 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Counter-battery radar Unknown 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. [46]

Air defence systems

Missile systems

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Surface-to-air-missile systems
RBS 23 BAMSE Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Surface-to-air missile system Unknown RBS 23 BAMSE.jpg Medium range air defense system
RBS 70 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Surface-to-air missile system 70 [d] RBS 70 (3).jpg RBS 70 NG on order.
RBS 98 [ broken anchor ]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 Unknown Hawk mobile.jpg Service life has been extended. [47] To be replaced by Patriot. [48] Some systems were given to Ukraine in 2023. [49]
Lvsystem 103 Patriot Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Surface-to-air missile system 4 [50] 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. [51]

Anti-aircraft artillery

ModelOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Lvkv 90
Lvkv 90 C
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 27 [31]
3 [9] [31]
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. [31]

Small arms

Pistols

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Pist 88
Pist 88 C
Pist 88 C2
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.[ citation needed ]
HK MP5 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum MP5.jpg Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]

Assault rifles

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Ak 24 A Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO W4ky3li2lntc1.jpg Swedish version of Finnish Sako M23, rifle is to enter service with Swedish Army by 2025.

(1,400 delivered, 22,500 more on order) [52] [53] [54] [55]

M4A1 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO
M4A1 ACOG.jpg
15,000 M4A1 purchased directly from US Army stocks in 2024 to act as interim service weapons while awaiting full delivery of the new Automatkarbin 24. [56]
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. [57]
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.

Precision rifles

ModelOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
HK 417 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Combater G27 noBG.png 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. [58]
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 Unknown Carl Gustav M4 (1) (brightened, no background) (leveled).png Commercially: Carl Gustaf M4 (M/18)
Pansarskott m/86 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Single-shot disposable anti-tank weaponUnknown 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 Unknown Panzerabwehrlenkwaffe (25955577025).jpg In service from 1988 to 2013, returned into service in December 2019. To be replaced by MMP. [59] [60]
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) [61]

Robot 55 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-tank missile Unknown Hires 090509-A-4842R-001a.jpg To be replaced by the MMP. (Akeron MP) [62]

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 Commercially: FFV 013

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

Frdm 14 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Anti-vehicle mine Fordonsmina 14.jpg Commercially: 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 Commercially: FFV 028

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

Personal equipment

Camouflage

ModelImageOriginTypeVariantQuantityDetails
M90 Sweden M90 pattern.svg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Combat uniform
  • Standard combat uniform pattern.
MultiCam MultiCam.svg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Combat uniform

Helmets

ModelImageOriginTypeVariantQuantityDetails
Hjälm 90 Hjalm M90 Artillerimuseet 2917.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Combat helmet
  • Standard combat helmet.
Hjälm 18AFlag of the United States.svg  United States Combat helmet 3M Combat II Ballistic Helmet L1102000
  • 2000 units ordered 2018.
Hjälm 24Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Combat helmet Galvion Batlskin Caiman
  • 120 000 units ordered 2024 replacing the M90 helmet.

Footnotes

  1. 120 units were acquired in 1994 and 10 were donated to Ukraine in 2023. [1] [2]
    44 will start to be upgraded to the Strv 123A by 2026. [3]
  2. Total number of CV9040 IFV variants originally acquired for the Swedish Army is 355, at least one modified to an EW vehicle and at least 50 donated to Ukraine. [4] UN Register of Conventional Arms 2023 report lists 224 active. [5]
  3. Total number of acquired Bv 206 and Bv 208 vehicles since 1974 is 4500. [26]
  4. Total number is 70 launchers, with hundreds in storage. [9]

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