Sweden Orders Saab Trackfire Remote Weapon Station
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded Saab a contract for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS), the company confirmed in a press release. The order, valued at about SEK1.5 billion, was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025 with deliveries scheduled from 2026 through 2028 for the Swedish Army and Amphibious Battalion 2030 program.
Contract Details and Purpose
The FMV award covers Saab’s Trackfire RWS family, including the newer Trackfire ARES (Aerial Response) variant equipped with a 30×113 mm M230LF Bushmaster chain gun as its main weapon. The configuration is designed to offer effective counter-drone (C-UAS) capability alongside traditional fire roles.
Saab says the fully stabilized remote station provides precision engagement on the move, whether mounted on land vehicles, naval vessels, or in fixed defense positions. The company did not list specific platform integrations but past deployments have included patrol craft and armored vehicles.
Role in Swedish Force Modernization
FMV’s acquisition aligns with Sweden’s broader push to modernize its ground and littoral forces under initiatives like the Amphibious Battalion 2030 effort. The program aims to enhance the operational effectiveness and flexibility of amphibious units within the Swedish Armed Forces.
Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance, said the selection of Trackfire reflects Saab’s commitment to meet evolving defense requirements and support future capabilities.
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Trackfire RWS is a stabilized, remotely operated system featuring integrated sensors and fire control. It supports multiple weapon types and offers precision engagement while on the move. The ARES configuration adds focused air response capability that may strengthen point defense against unmanned threats.
