Sweden Orders Small-Caliber Ammunition From Nammo, Norma

Defense News ,Sweden :- Sweden has asked two companies, Nammo Sweden and Norma Precision, to provide small bullets for its military. These bullets will be used for different situations like being ready for emergencies or during times of peace or war.

The agreement between Sweden and these companies is worth 2.8 billion Swedish kronor, which is about $267 million in US dollars. The work will happen during 2024 and 2025.

Carl-Axel Blomdahl, who is in charge of weapons and protection at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, said, "We want to make sure we have enough bullets for a long time. These contracts with the two companies also allow us to get more bullets until 2030 if needed. It's great to have contracts like these with multiple companies in the same field."

Having agreements with multiple suppliers helps ensure a steady supply of bullets, which is crucial for the military's needs.

Recent Bullet Projects

Sweden previously made a deal with Nammo in January to produce more 155-millimeter bullets locally. This agreement is part of Sweden's involvement in a European Union plan to improve bullet and missile production for member countries.

Last year, the government gave Saab a contract worth 3 billion Swedish kronor to supply bullets for Carl-Gustaff recoilless rifles. The exact number of bullets was not disclosed.

In 2022, Saab also got a separate 10-year contract to provide programmable high-explosive bullets for the Carl-Gustaf’s M4 anti-tank variant.

Sweden is making sure it has enough bullets for its armed forces by working with different companies and signing long-term agreements. These agreements help ensure the military is ready for any situation, whether it's during peace or in times of crisis or war.