Nammo and Rheinmetall Denel Munition have received contracts from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply Sweden with artillery shells, with a combined value of over $526 million. The deals ensure the nation has ample resources amid a global ammunition shortage.
The contracts include a $419.9 million award for the Rheinmetall-Denel subsidiary to provide shells and propellants for the Archer artillery systems between 2025 and 2027.
The Nammo deal covers a delivery of 155 mm high-explosive extended-range shells in 2028, allowing Swedish forces to target objects over 40 kilometers.
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According to Swedish Minister of Defence Pal Jonson, the investments reaffirm the government’s commitment to equipping warfighters with adequate defense technologies.
“This order strengthens Sweden’s defence capability. It is a vital investment in the security of Sweden and NATO,” he said.
The latest contracts follow Sweden’s $63.4 million award to BAE Systems for BONUS precision-guided munitions to improve the nation’s long-range capabilities and increase the speed at which it destroys enemy vehicles.
In addition to investing in improving local capabilities, Sweden is allocating $157.3 million to continue supplying Ukraine with needed defense equipment, including gun barrels, underwater systems and logistics equipment.