Sweden’s government says it will order four new frigates from France’s Naval Group as part of a broader rearmament push. Officials link the move to Sweden’s security priorities after Russia’s war in Ukraine and its accession to NATO in 2024. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announces the decision in Stockholm aboard a navy vessel, describing the investment as among the largest Sweden has made since it introduced the Gripen fighter jet in the 1980s.
Multiple outlets report that the deal is expected to cost billions of euros and will involve deliveries beginning in 2030. The new frigates are described as the largest surface warships in Sweden’s navy, intended to strengthen maritime capabilities as Sweden builds out its defence posture following NATO membership.
While details such as specific contract terms, capabilities, and production arrangements are not provided in the shared excerpts, the sources converge on the same core points: Sweden places an order for four frigates from Naval Group, the programme starts in 2030, and it represents a major step in Sweden’s military modernization.
