Sweden has expanded its investment in MBDA’s Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) with a new contract amendment signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The agreement enables follow‑on deliveries of CAMM and builds on the initial order placed in 2023. Sweden is integrating these missiles into the SEA CEPTOR system on its Visby‑class corvettes, which form the backbone of its naval air‑defence capability.
SEA CEPTOR, the latest generation naval air defence system, provides robust protection for both the host platform and escorted shipping. By using advanced technologies, the system defends against known and projected maritime air threats. Moreover, its fully active architecture delivers local area air defence without complex sensor integration, while its CAMM missiles allow 360° coverage and a high rate of fire against multiple simultaneous targets. SEA CEPTOR also benefits from a common missile stockpile with ground-based CAMM, reducing life‑cycle costs.
MBDA welcomed the decision. Lorenzo Mariani, Executive Group Director Sales and Business Development, stated that Sweden continues to trust MBDA’s advanced air‑defence technology. He added that the partnership enhances Sweden’s sovereign airspace protection while ensuring interoperability with European and NATO allies.
CAMM is rapidly becoming a preferred solution worldwide. The missile supports short‑ to medium‑range air defence for both land and maritime missions. Its soft vertical launch technology reduces launch signature, while its compact 99‑kg design allows multiple missiles to fit on conventional wheeled vehicles. Operators report that its precision is so high it can strike a tennis‑ball‑sized target traveling at twice the speed of sound. Additionally, land-based EMADS systems can engage targets using third‑party targeting data beyond the launcher’s line of sight.
This latest Swedish contract also reflects MBDA’s long‑standing cooperation with national industry. Furthermore, it reinforces the company’s confidence in future joint programmes. Through sustained collaboration, Sweden continues to modernise its defences with systems capable of countering current and emerging airborne threats.
