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EU-Based Defence Manufacturing Footprint for Global OEMs

Built on disciplined production processes, advanced machining, and rigorous quality control.

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ABOUT

Lövstjärnan Fabriks AB (LöFAB) is an ISP-approved defence manufacturer, licensed by the Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP), Sweden’s national authority for defence manufacturing and export control, and aligned with Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) requirements and EU Defence policy frameworks.  

 

LöFAB supports global OEMs with licensed production, co-production, and lifecycle management and sustainment for EU and NATO programmes.

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THREE PILLARS

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Maintenance & Sustainment

Lifecycle Management, Repair and Sustainment of Items in Inventory.

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Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation

Development, Testing & Evaluation of "Next Gen" and "End User" Specifications.

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Production Support & Full-Rate Production

Assembly, Component Production & Manufacturing under TAA/MLA and Subcontract.

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FACILITY AND FOOTPRINT

LöFAB operates a vertically integrated manufacturing operation in Sweden, with EU-based supply chains, subcontractors, and workforce integration.
 

An initial 60,000 ft² / 5574 m² footprint supports phased expansion, redundancy, and continuity of operations, enabling programmes to scale from Initial Operating Capability (IOC) through Full-Rate Production (FRP) for EU and NATO customers.

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Precision CNC turning and multi-axis milling

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Bar and wire fed screw machining 

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Gun drilling, rifling, and barrel finishing

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Forging, heat treatment, and surface finishing

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Sheet metal fabrication and laser processing

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Additive manufacturing (metal and polymer)

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Assembly, engraving, and controlled production flow

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Testing & Evaluation

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CORE MANUFACTURING & PROCESS

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Representative machine platforms include Mazak, Star, Esco, TIBO, and Wenzel metrology systems

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Press

Omni Ekonomi
31 Jul 2025

Swedish Defence Manufacturer Lövstjärnan Fabriks AB Receives ISP Approval

Lövstjärnan Fabriks AB received approval from the Swedish government authority Inspektionen för strategiska produkter (ISP) to manufacture and sell military equipment.

Nivika
12 Dec 2025

LöFAB Signs Industrial Facility Agreement in Värnamo’s Bredasten Industrial Area

LöFAB secures industrial space for its planned Värnamo facility.

Värnamo.nu
6 Feb 2026

LöFAB Leadership Presents Vision to Värnamo Business Community

Company leadership presents LöFAB’s vision and local plans in Värnamo.

Värnamo Nyheter
6 Feb 2026

What Will Be Manufactured at the Bredasten Defence Facility

A closer look at the planned production scope for the Bredasten site.

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