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Sweden Orders Saab Submarine Sensor Systems

Thursday, December 11th, 2014

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The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) ordered $56 million in new sensor systems for two A26-type submarines and two Gotland-class submarines from Saab, the company said on Dec. 8 Submarines’ sensor systems detect threats, identify other submarines and surface vessels, and provide navigation support. The systems are to be provided to Saab by other suppliers and they have lengthy lead-times, Saab said. They are being ordered in a timely method to allow the FMV to stay on schedule with its…

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