The new Robotsystem 98 RBS 98 air defense system has been successfully tested. The system has been tested at the Vidsel firing range since November 5th. After these acceptance tests, only minor software changes are necessary before introduction into the force, according to the Swedish procurement authority Försvarets materielverk (FMV).
The core of the air defense system is formed by Diehl Defence's IRIS-T (Infra Red Imaging-Thrust Vector controlled) missiles, which are used in the IRIS-T SLS (Surface Launched Short Range) version. Sweden is the first nation to use the open system design of the newly developed Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) family, combining and integrating system elements (sensors/radars, command and control systems, communication systems) from different manufacturers into a single powerful weapon system . RBS 98 uses the articulated BV 410 from BAE Systems/Hägglunds as carrier.
Apart from a small software adjustment, RBS 98 is the same system used in the Jas 39 Gripen fighter jet. In the near future, the RBS 98 will be complemented by the Patriot medium-range air defense system.
Gerhard Heiming
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