Saab has won a contract from Sweden to deliver Arthur artillery-locating radar systems, along with long-term support services, to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Valued at approximately 1.1 billion Swedish kronor ($119 million), the order calls for deliveries to begin in 2027.
Arthur is a fully digital radar designed to detect and track multiple artillery projectiles at the same time. The system identifies the launch point of incoming fire and provides early warning, helping protect military forces as well as civilian populations.
The configuration selected by Sweden is capable of detecting indirect fire at ranges of up to 100 kilometers.
Under the contract, Saab will also integrate the radar systems onto military vehicles.
Signed with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the agreement includes options for additional radar units and support services over a 15-year period. The framework also allows other partner nations to participate in the program.
Arthur can detect shells, rockets, and mortar rounds shortly after launch. By analyzing projectile trajectories, the radar calculates the point of origin and estimates the projected impact location.
This information supports counter-battery operations and is shared with command, control, and intelligence elements.
To enhance survivability, the system features a low infrared and electronic signature, reducing the risk of detection by thermal sensors and electronic warfare systems.
The radar’s antenna, measuring about three meters in length, can be mounted on a wide variety of military vehicles without the need for a dedicated platform.
Deployment and teardown can be completed in less than two minutes, minimizing exposure in contested environments where radar assets are considered high-value targets.
