Saab has secured a contract from Sweden to supply Arthur artillery-locating radars with long-term support services for the Swedish Armed Forces.
The order is valued at around 1.1 billion Swedish kronor ($119 million), with deliveries scheduled for 2027.
The Arthur is a fully digital radar system designed to detect and track multiple artillery rounds simultaneously.
It calculates the point of origin of incoming fire and provides early warning alerts, helping to protect both military personnel and civilians.
The version ordered by Sweden can detect indirect fire from distances of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles).
Saab will also be responsible for integrating the radar systems onto vehicles.
The contract, signed with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), includes options for additional systems and support services over 15 years.
Moreover, the procurement framework allows other partner nations to join the program.
“This order enables a clear capacity increase and strengthens the Swedish brigade’s capability to warn for incoming indirect fire as well as enabling quick counter-fire,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Surveillance business area.
Arthur System
The radar detects and tracks artillery projectiles such as shells, rockets, and mortars shortly after launch.
Using trajectory analysis, it calculates the fire’s point of origin and can estimate the predicted impact point.
This data supports counter-battery engagement and is shared with command and intelligence elements.
From a survivability perspective, the radar has a low infrared and electronic emission profile, reducing detectability by thermal sensors and electronic warfare systems.
The Arthur’s antenna is approximately 3 meters (9.8 feet) long and can be integrated onto a wide range of military vehicles without requiring a dedicated platform.
Setup and breakdown can be completed in under two minutes, limiting exposure time in contested environments where radar sensors are high-value targets.
