Cased telescoped ammunition may offer a future path beyond the established Bofors 40 mm system. Performance is only part of the decision, because buying a weapon also creates dependence on its manufacturer and government. The comparison contrasts reliance on French supply with Swedish willingness to license manufacture or permit another producer. Sovereign production rights and supplier reliability can matter as much as the gun's technical specifications.
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A naval weapon choice also chooses a supply relationship
The choice between 40 mm systems is framed partly as a question of licensed manufacture and dependable wartime supply.