# Sweden Taurus cruise missile integration testing

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sweden-taurus-cruise-missile-integration-testing
> Updated: 2026-08-24T16:29:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Swedish Air Force successfully conducted the first test launch of the Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missile from a Saab JAS-39C Gripen fighter jet. The test occurred on August 21, 2026, at the Vidsel Test Range in northern Sweden during military exercises.

A joint German-Swedish development, the Taurus KEPD 350 is designed to provide deep-strike capabilities, enabling precision strikes on surface targets at distances exceeding 500 km. This integration aims to enhance Sweden’s conventional deterrent and expand NATO’s options for stand-off strikes against strategic infrastructure and command nodes.

The integration process began in 2025, and the system is expected to reach full operational readiness by the end of 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Sweden tests Taurus cruise missile from Gripen fighter jet

Sweden successfully tested the Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile from a Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, enabling long-range precision strikes of over 500 km by 2028.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-tests-taurus-cruise-missile-from-gripen-fighter-jet

### 2026-08-22: Sweden tests Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile from Gripen fighter

Sweden successfully tested the Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile from a JAS-39 Gripen fighter, advancing its long-range precision-strike capabilities and NATO deterrence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-tests-taurus-kepd-350-cruise-missile-from-gripen-fighter

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