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Sweden Orders Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Training From Saab

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

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Sweden Orders Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Training From Saab

The AUV62-AT autonomous underwater vehicle used targeting training. Artist's concept: Saab.

Saab AB received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to deliver advanced anti-submarine warfare training, including the AUV62 autonomous underwater vehicle in a training configuration, the company said Wednesday.The latest order is part of the Letter of Intent (LoI) between Saab and FMV, first announced on June 9, 2014, supporting the Swedish Armed Forces’ underwater capabilities for the 2015 to 2024 period. The order also includes the delivery of support and maintenance for the customer and Saab…

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