How Swedish industrial backing shapes a frigate choice

Does Saab and Bofors backing the Type 31-based proposal make Sweden more or less likely to select it?

More likely on industrial grounds, because it embeds major Swedish defense firms in the bid, although the French proposal still has a chance.

The Type 31-based proposal brings Saab and Bofors into a collaboration with Babcock. Their participation is judged an advantage because two major Swedish defence firms would be involved in the ship Sweden selected. Bofors is identified as a BAE subsidiary within that arrangement. The competing French proposal lacks the same combination of Swedish firms, although it is still given a chance of winning.