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Sweden orders 4 frigates from French company Naval Group
Published on 5/20/2026, 7:18:16 AM
Key points
Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions.
They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy.
The newest NATO member is rushing to build up its military capabilities.
The Swedish government on Tuesday announced a deal to purchase four new frigates for its navy from France's Naval Group.
The Nordic country, neutral throughout the Cold War, applied for NATO membership in May 2022 alongside Finland, soon after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Quick context: Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions.