Sweden, NATO‘s latest member, is set to evaluate new drone swarm technology created by the defense equipment company Saab in collaboration with the Swedish armed forces, as announced by Defence Minister Pal Jonson on Monday.

During a press briefing, Jonson revealed that the army will conduct tests of this technology, which has been in development over the past year, during the forthcoming Arctic Strike exercise. “To enhance our defense capabilities more rapidly than usual, we must be willing to take certain risks,” he stated.

He further explained that this technology enables drone swarms of varying sizes to autonomously organize and complete tasks. “These drone swarms can effectively carry out reconnaissance, positioning, and identification missions.” Sweden became a member of the NATO alliance in March 2024, a decision influenced by Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and it aims to boost its defense budget to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, up from 2.2% in 2024.