According to information published by MBDA on November 15, 2023, the firm has recently secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for the Swedish Armed Forces.
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Artist rendering of a CAMM missile. (Picture source: MBDA)
This agreement will equip the Royal Swedish Navy’s five Visby Class Corvettes with the advanced CAMM missiles, to be deployed from MBDA’s Sea Ceptor naval air defense system.
Sea Ceptor represents the latest in naval air defense technology, offering comprehensive protection against a variety of threats including supersonic anti-ship missiles, attack helicopters, and unmanned air vehicles. It is designed to provide both self and local area air defense, capable of countering advanced threats even in high-attack scenarios.
MBDA's relationship with Sweden is exemplified through the MBDA-led Meteor missile program, where Sweden is a strategic partner. Further collaborations include Sweden’s SAAB in the TAURUS cruise missile project and a new partnership on the AKERON MP anti-tank missile.
About the Visby class
The 640-tonne displacement vessels, measuring 72.7 meters in length with a beam of 10.4 meters and a draught of 2.4 meters, are designed for various naval operations. They employ a CODOG propulsion system, incorporating two 125SII Kamewa Waterjets and four Vericor TF50A gas turbines with a total rating of 16 MW. Additionally, these ships are equipped with two MTU Friedrichshafen 16 V 2000 N90 diesel engines, rated at a total of 2.6 MW, and three generators of 270 kW each.
With a top speed exceeding 35 knots, these vessels have a range of 2,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 15 knots. They are manned by a complement of 43 personnel.
The onboard Saab 9LV combat management system, Saab Sea GIRAFFE AMB 3D PESA surveillance radar, and Saab Ceros 200 stealth fire control radar system, along with the Condor CS-3701 tactical radar surveillance system, provide comprehensive situational awareness.
For underwater detection, the vessels are equipped with a GDC Hull-mounted sonar, Hydroscience Technologies towed array sonar system, and a GDC variable depth sonar.
These ships are fitted with a Bofors 57 mm Mk3 gun, eight RBS15 Mk2 anti-ship missiles, and four 400 mm torpedo launchers compatible with Torped 45 torpedoes. They also have ASW 127mm rocket-powered grenade launchers, as well as capabilities for deploying mines and depth charges. The electronic warfare suite includes the Rheinmetall TKWA/MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill System), enhancing their defensive capabilities.
