The Swedish defense company Saab has released a promotional video showcasing the RBS-15 missile, which, much like the Ukrainian Neptune, has evolved from a purely anti-ship weapon into a versatile system designed to engage a wide range of targets.
Although this capability is not new, as the RBS-15 Mk4 Gungnir was ordered by Sweden’s Ministry of Defence back in 2017 as an upgrade to a missile in service since 1984, the new video clearly demonstrates the types of adversaries the missile is intended to counter.
The video features two representative target sets engaged by a total of six RBS-15 missiles. Two are launched from a Visby-class corvette, two from a notional ground-based launcher, and two from a JAS 39 Gripen fighter.
I love a good Saab story.
Dad joke extraordinaire.
I wish Australia had purchased these, or French jets rather theb F-35s. We fucked the French over badly beforre, so they’ll rightfully never trust us again
Great, now revive Sweden’s nuclear weapons program and it might make some real difference.
Yeah… but it’s 100% CGI. It’s not really a ‘video’ but marketing spin.
I mean… yeah. Missiles can cause serious damage. This has been true since (ass pulling) the 1950s/1960s.
The reality has always been that it doesn’t actually take much to take out some VERY expensive equipment. Which is why combined arms have been the name of the game since folk were in armor on horseback.
I wish a Putin would trigger an Article 5. Let’s see them try.
At this rate, these could be used in the defense of Greenland.
