When the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) was looking for a quick way of delivering mobile command systems to Sweden’s international rapid deployment forces, it called upon ÅF to assist with the technical design by providing the necessary support during procurement, roll-out and verification of the systems. The assignment also required ÅF to act in a supporting role in FMV’s contacts with the Swedish Armed Forces and the defence industry.

 

Lead-times between receiving an order and delivering fully operational material to the international rapid deployment forces are often extremely short. Performance specifications are exceedingly high as the systems are subjected to harsh climates, considerable wear and tear and even battlefield conditions. ÅF has been involved with the development of command systems for the Swedish contingents in Kosovo, Bosnia, Liberia, Afghanistan and elsewhere.