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Radar & sensors1994–presentProfile in progress
Passive electronically scanned array
ARTHUR is a passive electronically scanned array originating in Sweden / Norway. It was built by Saab AB. Reported operators include Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine.
Sweden / NorwayPassive electronically scanned array
Sweden / Norway
1994–present
See Operators
War in Afghanistan, Iraq War Russian invasion of Ukraine
Saab AB
SEK 27 million (1996)
80 (by 2020)
Mod A, Mod B, Mod C, Mod D
4
Sweden / Norway
C (G/H)-band
Mod C, 60 kilometres (37 mi) Mod D, 100 kilometres (62 mi)
60 m (200 ft)
MAMBA TAIPAN
Bulgaria - Bulgarian Land Forces : Bulgaria's 4th Artillery Regiment began operating the ARTHUR Mod C in late 2024.
Canada – Canadian Army : On lease for operations in Afghanistan.
Czech Republic – Czech Armed Forces : 3 units
Denmark – Danish Army : Being phased out under the last agreement for the Danish Defence
Greece – Hellenic Army
Italy – Italian Army : Initially leased for use in Iraq 2003/2004. In 2009 Italy decided to buy the system which has been in use since at least 2013 in 5 units.
Malaysia
Norway , to be replaced by 8 Thales Ground Master 200 MM/C in 2024
Singapore
South Korea – Reportedly purchased Mod C in 2007, in 2011 Saab received a follow-up order. About 20 are positioned near the Korean Demilitarized Zone .
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom – British Army : As of 22nd July 2024, five next generation Arthur Mod D systems, named TAIPAN by the British Army, have been delivered, accepted, and are now with 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, replacing the previous generation, designated MAMBA .
Ukraine – Armed Forces of Ukraine Second-hand ARTHUR radars received from the UK 5 ordered by Sweden in March 2025 for the Ukrainian Army
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 100 km | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 100 km | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
ARTHUR equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
BulgariaApproximate count for ARTHUR Mod C. Country-wide list; no individual service specified. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: ~1. Origin: Sweden. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Canada
CzechiaReported count for ARTHUR. Service scope: military equipment of the Czech Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 3. Origin: Sweden. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Denmark
GreeceReported count for ARTHUR. Service scope: Hellenic Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 3. Origin: Sweden. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Italy
MalaysiaReported count for ARTHUR. Service scope: Malaysian Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 2. Origin: Sweden. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2013), not the article revision. Cited source 2013-12-19. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Norway
SingaporeReported count for ARTHUR. Service scope: Singapore Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 20. Origin: Sweden Norway. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
South KoreaReported count for Saab ARTHUR-K. Service scope: Republic of Korea Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 8. Origin: Sweden South Korea. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Spain Sweden
Ukraine
United KingdomBulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine
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