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Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says

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Posted on January 13, 2025

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Sweden to Pilot Innovative Drone Swarm Technology for Defense

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - NATO's newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group Saab and the Nordic country's armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday.

Jonson told a news conference the army will test the technology, which was developed over the past year, during the upcoming Arctic Strike exercise.

"We will need to take some risks to build a stronger defence capability faster than we normally do," he said.

Jonson said the technology allows swarms of drones of different sizes to form and then solve tasks autonomously. "With these drone swarms it is possible to conduct both reconnaissance, positioning and identification".

Sweden joined the Western defence alliance NATO in March 2024 as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending to reach 2.6% of GDP in 2028, compared with 2.2% in 2024.

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(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Stine Jacobsen)

Key Takeaways

  • Sweden will test new drone swarm technology.
  • The technology is developed by Saab and Sweden's armed forces.
  • Testing will occur during the Arctic Strike exercise.
  • Sweden joined NATO in March 2024.
  • Defense spending to increase to 2.6% of GDP by 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technology is Sweden testing?
Sweden is testing new drone swarm technology developed by Saab and its armed forces.
When will the drone swarm technology be tested?
The technology will be tested during the upcoming Arctic Strike exercise.
What is the significance of Sweden joining NATO?
Sweden joined NATO in March 2024, largely due to the security concerns arising from Russia's war in Ukraine.
What are Sweden's defense spending goals?
Sweden plans to increase its defense spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, up from 2.2% in 2024.
What capabilities do the drone swarms provide?
The drone swarms can conduct reconnaissance, positioning, and other tasks autonomously.

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