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Elbit Systems Sweden to Launch Europe’s First Laser-Warning Production Center
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Strategic Context
European nations have been boosting defence budgets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while U.S. President Donald Trump has urged NATO allies to increase their military spending. Elbit Systems’ plan to locate a production and maintenance hub in Sweden is presented as a way to deepen local manufacturing capacity and support the security requirements of NATO member states.
Core Event and Timeline
Elbit Systems Sweden AB announced that it will establish the Israeli defence group’s first European centre for laser-warning systems (LWS) in Sweden. The facility is slated to become operational in 2027 and will provide integration, assembly, routine maintenance and long-term technical support for next-generation passive laser-warning sensors. In June 2026 the company demonstrated its digital battlefield networking capabilities to NATO representatives and European defence firms, and displayed multicopter drones at the ILA Berlin Air Show on June 11, 2026.
Data and Capabilities
The new centre will focus on Elbit’s next-generation passive LWS, which detect and locate laser threats directed at military platforms, giving crews additional reaction time. The systems feature a decentralized architecture that reduces component count, eases integration with existing command-and-control infrastructure and minimizes platform modifications. Elbit Systems Sweden, founded in 2020, currently employs more than 100 people and serves as the group’s regional hub for Northern Europe.
Official Statements & Responses
Tobias Wennberg, CEO of Elbit Systems Sweden, said the initiative reflects a deep commitment to local development, delivery and production, and will expand the subsidiary’s industrial capabilities while strengthening NATO supply chains.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This initiative represents an important step for us and reflects our commitment to strengthening our capabilities to develop, deliver, and produce locally,” — Tobias Wennberg, CEO of Elbit Systems Sweden