List of equipment of the Swedish Army

See also: List of equipment of the Swedish Armed Forces

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.

Vehicles

Main battle tanks

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Stridsvagn 122A	Germany	Main battle tank	110 (-44) [a]		A Swedish improved variant of the Leopard 2A5, of which most were built in Sweden.
Strvidsvagn 122B

Infantry fighting vehicles

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Stridsfordon 9040A	Sweden	Infantry fighting vehicle	224 [b]		Domestic production of the Combat Vehicle 90.
Stridsfordon 9040B
Stridsfordon 9040C

Armored personnel carriers

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Patgb 180	Finland	Armoured personnel carrier	34 [6]		Pansarterrängbil 180, Finnish-produced Sisu XA-180S, armed with Ksp 88 12.7 mm machine gun.
Patgb 202/203 A Patgb 202/203 B	Finland	Armoured personnel carrier	168 [6]		Pansarterrängbil 203, Finnish-produced Patria XA-202, 203A, armed with Hispano-Suiza 20 mm gun and 203B with Vapenstation 01 (Protector RWS).
Patgb 300	Finland	Armoured personnel carrier	20 [7] (+321) [8]		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. [9] [10] [11]
Patgb 360	Finland	Armoured personnel carrier	113 [6] [12]		Pansarterrängbil 360, Finnish produced Patria XA-360 AMV. [13]

Utility vehicles

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Iveco MUV M70  [ fr ]	Italy	Utility vehicle	400 (initial batch)		Vehicle replacing the Tgb 11 and Tgb 13. [14] Initial order for 400 vehicles, as part of a framework agreement that covers the possible acquisition of up to 3,000 vehicles. Variants: [15] Troop Transport Medical 1 Medical 2 Communication Army Communication Home Guard Communication Air Defence Repair Shelter Cooled Shelter Shelter Flatbed Dog Transport VAN Logistic
Tgb 14	Austria   West Germany /   Germany	Armoured utility vehicle	435		Terrängbil 14, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4. [16]
Tgb 15	Germany	Armoured utility vehicle	241		Terrängbil 15, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6x6. [16]
Tgb 24	Finland	MRAP			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.
Tgb 16	South Africa   United States   United Kingdom	MRAP	380		Terrängbil 16 "Galten", South African made 4x4 MRAP, commercially known as RG-32 Scout. [17]
MC 810	Germany	Motorcycle	100		Motorcykel 810, German BMW F800 GS, used by Military Police. [18]

All-terrain vehicles

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Bv 206	Sweden	Tracked all-terrain vehicle	1000 [c]		are being renovated and modernized by Nordic Terrain Solutions
Bv 309	Sweden	Armoured tracked all-terrain vehicle	93		Bandvagn 309, Swedish armoured tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle, commercially known as Bv 206S.
Bv 410	Sweden	Armoured tracked all-terrain vehicle	153 [20]		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

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Stripbv 90 A Stripbv 90 C	Sweden	Armoured command vehicle	53 [6] [21] 2 [21]		Stridsledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish command vehicle variant of the CV90. [21]
Störpbv 90	Sweden	Armoured electronic warfare vehicle	1 [21]

Military engineering vehicles

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Djminröjm 1 T	Sweden	Mine clearing vehicle	Unknown		Djupminröjmaskin 1 T mine clearing vehicle, commercially Scanjack 3500.
Bgbv 90 Bgbv 90 A1 Bgbv 90 C	Sweden	Armoured recovery vehicle	21 [21] 2 [21] 3 [6] [21]		Bärgningsbandvagn 90, a Swedish recovery variant of the CV90. [21]
Bgbv 120	Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	14 [22]		Bärgningsbandvagn 120, a German recovery variant of the Leopard 2.
Brobv 120	Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	6		Brobandvagn 120, a German bridgelayer variant of the Leopard 2.
Ingbv 120	Germany   Switzerland	Armoured engineering vehicle	6		Ingenjörbandvagn 120, a German engineering variant of the Leopard 2.
Bsch 23T SP	United States	Armoured bulldozer	Unknown		Bandschaktare 23T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R XL.
Bsch 18T	United States	Armoured bulldozer	Unknown		Bandschaktare 18T bulldozer, commercially Cat D6R.
Amfibiebro 400	Germany	Amphibious bridge layer	34 ordered		16 on order in 2022. To be delivered by 2024. Additional 18 on order in 2024 to be delivered by 2025-2027
Hl 18T	Sweden	Armoured wheel loader	Unknown		Hjullastare 18T armoured wheel loader, commercially Volvo L90F.
Volvo L110H	Sweden	Wheeled loader	24		Ordered in April 2024 [23]
Volvo L60H	Sweden	Wheeled loader	26	(illustration)
Volvo L35H	Sweden	Wheeled loader	31

Artillery

Artillery

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Archer	Sweden	Self-propelled howitzer	26 (+48)		Artilleristystem 08, a Truck-mounted 155 mm gun-howitzer built using the older FH77 in their production. The Archer entered service in February 2016. [24] 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. [25] 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

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Grkpbv 90	Sweden	Self-propelled mortar	40 (+40) [22]		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	Sweden   Finland	Heavy infantry mortar	80 [22]		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	Israel   Finland	Medium infantry mortar	108 [22]		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

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Epbv 90 A Epbv 90 C	Sweden	Forward observation vehicle	34		Eldledningspansarbandvagn 90, a Swedish forward observation vehicle variant of the CV90. [21]

Counter-battery radars

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
ArtlokRR 2091	Sweden	Counter-battery radar	Unknown		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

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Surface-to-air-missile systems
RBS 23 BAMSE	Sweden	Surface-to-air missile system	Unknown		Medium range air defense system
RBS 70	Sweden	Surface-to-air missile system	70 [d]		RBS 70 NG on order.
RBS 98 [ broken anchor ]	Sweden	Surface-to-air missile system	16		Four IRIS-T missiles carried on a Bv 410 vehicle.
RBS 97	United States	Surface-to-air missile system	Unknown		Service life has been extended [30] .To be replaced by Patriot. [31] Some systems was given to Ukraine in 2023. [32]
Lvsystem 103 Patriot	United States	Surface-to-air missile system	4 [33]		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. [34]

Anti-aircraft artillery

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Lvkv 90 Lvkv 90 C	Sweden	Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	27 [21] 3 [6] [21]		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. [21]

Small arms

Pistols

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
Pist 88 Pist 88 B Pist 88 C Pist 88 C2 Pist 88 D	Austria   Sweden	Pistol	9×19mm Parabellum		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

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
Kpist MP 7	Germany	Submachine gun	4.6×30mm HK		Kulsprutepistol MP 7, commercially Heckler & Koch MP7A2.[ citation needed ]
HK MP5	Germany	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum		Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]

Assault rifles

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
Ak 24 A	Finland   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	Belgium   Sweden	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO		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	Canada	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO		Used by the Special Operations Group. [35]
HK G36C HK G36K	Germany	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO		Used by the Special Operations Group.

Precision rifles

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
HK 417	Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO		Automatkarbin 417, commercially Heckler & Koch HK417.
Psg 90 Psg 90 B	Sweden	Sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO		Prickskyttegevär 90, commercially Accuracy International AW.
Psg 08	Sweden	Sniper rifle	8.6×70mm		Prickskyttegevär 08, commercially Sako TRG-42, used by the Special Operations Group. [36]
Ag 90 Ag 90 B Ag 90 C	United States   Sweden	Anti-materiel rifle	12.7×99mm NATO		Automatgevär 90, commercially Barrett M82A1.

Shotguns

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
Hagelgevär 686	Sweden   Italy	Shotgun	12 gauge
Förstärkningsgevär 870 C	United States   Sweden	Shotgun	12 gauge
Hagelgevär 11-87	United States	Semi-automatic shotgun	12 gauge

Support weapons

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Image	Details
Ksp 90 Ksp 90 B Ksp 90 C	Sweden	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO		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	Sweden	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO		Kulspruta 58, Swedish production of the Belgian FN MAG.
Ksp 88	Sweden	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO		Kulspruta 88, commercially FN M2 HB QCB.
Grsp 92	United States   Sweden	Automatic grenade launcher	40×53mm HV		Granatspruta 92, commercially Saco Defence Mk 19 Mod 3.

Anti-armor

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Details
Granatgevär m/18	Sweden	Recoilless rifle	Unknown		Commercially: Carl Gustaf M4 (M/18)
Pansarskott m/86	Sweden	Single-shot disposable anti-tank weapon	Unknown		Commercially: Bofors AT-4 or AT-4CS
Robot 56 Bill	Sweden	Anti-tank missile	Unknown		In service from 1988 to 2013, returned into service in December 2019. To be replaced by MMP. [37] [38]
Robot 57	Sweden	Anti-tank missile	2,000		Commercially: NLAW (+3,000 to be delivered 2024-2026) [39]
Robot 55	United States	Anti-tank missile	Unknown		To be replaced by the MMP. (Akeron MP) [40]

Explosives

Model	Origin	Type	Image	Details
Shgr 2000	France	Fragmentation hand grenade		Spränghandgranat m/2000, also functions as a concussion grenade.
Shgr 07	Sweden	Fragmentation hand grenade		Spränghandgranat 07, a self-righting jump hand grenade.
Frdm 13	Sweden	Anti-vehicle mine		Commercially: FFV 013 Fordonsmina 13, licensed by Denmark, Switzerland, and Norway.
Frdm 14	Sweden	Anti-vehicle mine		Commercially: FFV 016 Fordonsmina 14
Strvm 5	Sweden	Anti-tank mine		Stridsvagnsmina 5
Strvm 6	Sweden	Anti-tank mine		Commercially: FFV 028 Stridsvagnsmina 6, licensed by Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Logistical vehicles

• MAN TG-MIL 8x8 hook lift
• RMMV HX range of tactical trucks
• Scania PRT-range
• Scania P124 6x6 hook lift
• Scania P124 8x8 protected, hook lift
• Scania SBA111
• Volvo FMX
• Volvo FM12 6x6 hook lift
• Scania T144 (Dragbil 23T)

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. ^[19]
4. Total number is 70 launchers, with hundreds in storage. ^[6]

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