The Swedish government has signed a 60-million kronor ($6.3 million) contract with defense company Saab to build and test a large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV). The contract includes work on system design, integration, and trials to prepare the vehicle for operational use.
Expected to be similar in size to a small submarine, the LUUV will feature high-end sensors for seabed mapping and threat detection. These capabilities will support Sweden’s efforts to monitor underwater environments and identify potential risks.
Saab will equip the system with its Autonomous Ocean Core technology, which enables autonomous navigation above and below water. This integration is intended to provide adaptability across different mission profiles.
Saab emphasized that the LUUV will be used in a non-weaponized role during its initial phase, focusing instead on intelligence and situational awareness. Sea trials are planned for mid-2026, marking an important milestone in Sweden’s naval modernization program.
