Sweden's Armed Forces and Saab Develop Secret Drone Swarm Technology for Military Use, Controlling 100 Drones

Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 PM

The Swedish Armed Forces and Saab have collaborated on a secret drone project aimed at developing swarm technology for military applications. This initiative, which has been in development for one year, involves a new software that enables the control of swarms consisting of up to 100 drones. Army Chief Jonny Lindfors emphasized the importance of learning from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, noting the rapid pace of change in military technology. Saab's CEO Micael Johansson expressed hope that this collaboration would lead to further advancements in defense capabilities. The Swedish government is set to test this new drone swarm technology, as confirmed by the defense minister.