Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The order value is approximately SEK 1.5 billion (around $140 million), with deliveries scheduled for 2026-2028. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The FMV order will serve the Swedish Army and the Amphibious Battalion 2030, an ongoing defense project aimed at developing future amphibious forces within the Swedish Armed Forces.
Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Surveillance business area, stated that the company is honored Trackfire RWS has been selected as a crucial part of future capabilities for the Swedish amphibious forces and the Swedish Army. He noted that the order reflects Saab’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern defense, adding that Trackfire RWS, with its precision and adaptability, will be a vital asset in enhancing operational effectiveness.
Trackfire RWS is a fully stabilized, remotely operated dual-weapon station that offers pinpoint accuracy while on the move, whether mounted on naval vessels, land vehicles, or stationary defense positions. The FMV order includes the new Trackfire ARES (Aerial Response) RWS, equipped with a 30×113 mm M230LF Bushmaster chain gun as its primary weapon, which provides effective counter-drone (C-UAS) capability.
