Sweden has taken delivery of the first batch of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles as part of a long-term agreement with Teledyne Gavia, reinforcing the country’s push to modernize its naval and undersea warfare capabilities. The delivery, consisting of four AUVs, was completed earlier than planned and within cost targets, according to Teledyne Marine.
The GAVIA AUVs are built around a modular, field-reconfigurable design, enabling the Swedish Armed Forces to rapidly adapt the platform for missions such as mine hunting, seabed mapping, and intelligence collection. The system’s low logistics footprint supports efficient deployment in both coastal and open-water operations.
Teledyne has also established a local support and sustainment framework in collaboration with FLIR Sweden, ensuring that maintenance and lifecycle services are conducted domestically. This model enhances fleet availability while strengthening Sweden’s industrial participation in advanced maritime defense programs.
Capable of being launched by a two-person team from shore or standard vessels, the GAVIA measures between 1.8 and 4.5 meters and weighs up to 130 kilograms, depending on mission configuration. The AUV can operate at depths of 1,000 meters, reach speeds exceeding 5.5 knots, and deliver extended endurance using swappable lithium-ion batteries. With operational service across 18 NATO and allied navies, the platform provides Sweden with a proven autonomous solution suited for the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea.
