Bofors
Swedish weapons manufacturer now part of BAE Systems, known for artillery and anti-aircraft guns.
Headquarters
Karlskoga, Sweden
Founded
1646
Employees
1,500+
Revenue
SEK 5 billion (2023)
Entity Type
tier 1 supplier
Key Products
Major Programs
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About Bofors
Bofors is a tier 1 supplier headquartered in Karlskoga, Sweden. Established in 1646, the company has built expertise in artillery systems, ammunition, naval weapons.
Key products and capabilities include Archer artillery, 40mm guns, BONUS.
Sweden is home to 61 defence and aerospace companies tracked in the Computronia directory, making it a significant player in the global defence industrial base.