# Sweden, France and Cyprus Coordinate Akeron MP Procurement

Sweden, France and Cyprus signed a framework agreement to coordinate purchases of MBDA’s Akeron MP anti-tank missile, designated RBS 58 in Swedish service. Announced during Euronaval 2026 and reported on November 8, 2026, the arrangement is intended to reduce procurement costs and improve interoperability. Purchase quantities, contract value and delivery timing have not been disclosed, and EU SAFE financing remains a possibility rather than a confirmed funding source.

- MBDA is the missile manufacturer and prospective supplier; the framework creates potential for follow-on purchase decisions, but does not disclose a purchase quantity or award value.
- The stated goals of cost reduction and interoperability make the arrangement relevant to defense suppliers and contractors supporting procurement, integration and delivery across the three countries.
- Contractors can use the agreement to assess potential supply-chain and delivery capacity needs while awaiting specific purchase decisions; the source also identifies possible expansion to additional European countries and SAFE financing as unconfirmed.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Sweden
- France
- Cyprus
- French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
- European Union (EU)

### Vendors
- MBDA (Akeron MP missile manufacturer and prospective supplier)

### Sources
- [Sweden, France and Cyprus sign joint Akeron MP procurement agreement](https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/sweden-france-and-cyprus-sign-joint-akeron-mp-procurement-agreement) - Nordic Defence Sector