The Swedish military wants to buy a tactical unmanned aircraft system to support its expanding European security commitment. The procurement initiative that should unfold in the coming months makes Sweden the latest of several European countries to enter a UAV renewal cycle. After having bought tactical UAV systems in the 1990s when those started to gain popularity with Western militaries, several countries-such as France, the U.K. and now Sweden-are looking for replacement systems that better fit future needs. For Sweden, the initiative also reflects a broader realignment of strategic priorities. The new UAV would have to support the European "battlegroup" initiative, which has become a major plan-nine factor for the Swedish military.
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