BAE Systems Bofors
Defense and Space ManufacturingÖrebro, Sweden201-500 Employees
BAE Systems Bofors is a defense contractor based in Karlskoga, in the Örebro region of Sweden, and functions as part of BAE Systems' Weapon Systems unit within the Platforms & Services division. As a component of a global defense and security group with roughly 110,000 employees, it develops and integrates weapon systems for air, land and naval forces and maintains relationships with subcontractors both locally and internationally. Its offerings include related technologies and customized maintenance support. Within the defense industry, the unit serves government and military customers seeking integrated capabilities and ongoing support to sustain operations. The organization operates within a worldwide corporate framework through its parent, while maintaining its local manufacturing and integration activities in Sweden. In 2026, the group announced expansion of facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reflecting ongoing global capacity growth.