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Sweden Awards Saab SEK 60 Million Contract to Develop Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle

The FMV-led program prioritizes autonomous seabed monitoring ahead of sea trials set for summer 2026.

Overview

  • Saab is the prime contractor under FMV and will design, build and test the Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle.
  • The system is being developed as a multi-sensor decision-support platform to map seabed infrastructure and detect underwater threats.
  • Saab will integrate its Autonomous Ocean Core to provide autonomous capabilities on and below the water’s surface.
  • The initial development phase will not include weapons, concentrating instead on sensors and autonomy.
  • This award follows FMV’s December 2024 contract for Saab AUVs for mine countermeasures, reflecting sustained investment in unmanned undersea systems.