Who / What
Swedish (and later British) arms manufacturer.
Background & History
AB Bofors is a former Swedish arms manufacturer which today is part of the British arms manufacturer BAE Systems. The name has been associated with the iron industry and artillery manufacturing for more than 350 years.
Why Notable
The entity is significant as a historical arms manufacturer associated with the iron industry and artillery manufacturing. It represents a lineage that spans over 350 years in association with these fields.
In the News
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