Sweden has cemented a pivotal framework agreement valued at 4 billion krona (approximately $412 million) with German manufacturer Dynamit Nobel Defence. This deal is aimed at bolstering the Swedish Armed Forces’ capabilities in efficiently deploying anti-tank mine barriers through the procurement of the advanced SKORPION2 vehicle-mounted mine-laying system.
The agreement, which spans until 2033, includes an initial call-off order of about 900 million kronor ($93 million). It covers not only the SKORPION2 system itself but also entails the supply of live and training ammunition, along with essential training and demonstration materials.
With this acquisition, Sweden becomes the third European Union and NATO member to enhance its military resources with the SKORPION2, following Latvia and Denmark. These countries placed their orders in late 2025, marking a growing trend of European nations investing in shared defense technologies. A shared system is projected to improve interoperability among allied forces and foster closer defense cooperation across Europe.
### About the SKORPION2 System
Launched in 2024, the SKORPION2 is a modular remote mine-laying system designed for various platforms, including wheeled and tracked vehicles, unmanned systems, and trailer-mounted configurations. This innovative system reportedly has the capability to deploy up to 400 anti-tank mines across a minefield that is up to 2,000 meters (approximately 6,562 feet) wide, all within a ten-minute timeframe, contingent on the operator’s chosen mine density. Such rapid deployment is essential in delaying and redirecting opposing mechanized forces.
The SKORPION2’s compact three-meter (10-foot) container includes four launchers, each equipped with five disposable magazines that hold 20 AT2+ anti-tank mines.
### Next Generation AT2+ Mine
Central to the SKORPION2 system is the Next Generation (NG) AT2+ anti-tank mine, an advanced variant of Dynamit’s original AT2 model. This next-generation mine boasts digital controls, programmable deployment features, and a multi-sensor fuze engineered to engage a variety of targets, especially the full width of main battle tanks.
The NG AT2+ mine is designed to penetrate over 140 millimeters (5.51 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor and is resistant to mine-clearing technologies. After firing, the mine autonomously returns to its original deployment position using six support legs, enhancing its operational efficiency.
Additionally, the NG AT2+ mine can be deployed through various platforms, including the SKORPION2, the handheld Bobcat mine-laying system, mine-dispensing rockets that can launch two to five mines at a time, and helicopter-integrated mine-laying systems, thereby providing considerable flexibility in combat scenarios.
This agreement not only signifies a crucial enhancement for Sweden’s military capabilities but also illustrates a broader trend towards collaborative defense solutions in Europe amid evolving security challenges.
