FMV orders Saab Trackfire RWSs for Swedish Army and amphibious forces

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Trackfire remote weapon station (RWSs), the company announced on 9 January 2026.

The order is valued at around SEK 1.5 billion (EUR 140 million), with deliveries set to take place in the 2026-2028 timeframe. The order was actually booked in the final quarter of 2025.

The Trackfire RWSs are being purchased for both the Swedish Army and the Amphibious Battalion 2030, which is an ongoing defence project aimed at developing the future amphibious forces within the Swedish Armed Forces.

The Trackfire RWS is a fully stabilised, remotely operated dual-weapon station that offers “pinpoint accuracy while on the move, whether mounted on naval vessels, land vehicles or stationary defence positions”, according to Saab. 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 an effective counter-unmanned aerial vehicle capability.

“We are honoured that Trackfire RWS has been selected as a crucial part of the future capabilities for the Swedish amphibious forces and the Swedish Army,” Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Surveillance business area, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “This order reflects our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern defence. Trackfire RWS, with its precision and adaptability, will be a vital asset in enhancing operational effectiveness.”