Nord Stream Probe Finds Evidence of Detonations, Swedish Police Say
to the gas pipelines and it had retrieved some material from the site that would now be analyzed. The evidence "has strengthened the suspicions of gross sabotage", it added.The crime scene investigation conducted by the Swedish Coast Guard and Navy would have involved unmanned vehicles, Swedish navy spokesperson Jimmie Adamsson said."The pipes are at a depth of 70-80 meters, and at those depths, you use unmanned underwater vehicles," he added. Nord Stream Gas 'Sabotage': Who's Being Blamed and Why? Russia said it had been informed via diplomatic channels
Swedish Defense Orders More Saab Torpedos
will take place by the end of 2023.The order includes pre-studies and engineering which incorporates subsystem prototypes for improvements of the current torpedo.“This order helps to develop a more capable torpedo system for the future. We are looking forward to continue evolving one of the Swedish Navy’s main weapon systems,” said Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.Production and development will take place in Linköping and Motala.The life extension program for the Swedish Navy’s heavyweight torpedo was first signed in 2020. Torpedo 62 is
Subsea Defense: Extending Unmanned Capabilities
a tethered Sabertooth Survey Vehicle, which would have higher power than existing Sabertooths by using Double Eagle MKIII thrusters, and a Sarov Long Range, which would create a military Sarov with longer range by putting Sarov thrusters on a Sabertooth.Sea Wasp for MCMSaab is also working with the Swedish Navy on MCM technology. The Swedish Armed Forces’ Area Search Unit has Remus 100, Seabotix LBV150 and towed sonar from CMAX in its fleet, says Rasmus Andersson, Chief of the Area Search Unit. Earlier this year, it put Saab’s Sea Wasp MCM robot to the test. Sea Wasp, at 1.7m-long, 0.05m-wide
MMT Appoints Sverlinger CEO
relations and skilled, enthusiastic employees.Sverlinger holds a M. Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and has a Ph.D. degree in management of professional service firms with a specialty in technical consultants serving the construction industry. He has been an officer and a clearance diver in the Swedish Navy.Sverlinger joined MMT on May 2, 2018 and he has worked in parallel with acting CEO, Peter Forhaug, until June 1, when he formally took on the role as CEO. Forhaug has joined the board of directors as deputy chairman and will continue to work for the group
Kongsberg Naval Sonars for Göteborg-Class Corvettes
Kongsberg Maritime said it has been selected to deliver ST2400 VDS (Varial Depth Sonar) systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare applications (ASW) to the Royal Swedish Navy as part of SAAB’s upgrade program for the Göteborg-Class Corvettes fleet. The main purpose of the ST2400 VDS is to detect submarines, mines and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in Littoral waters. The ST2400 VDS upgrade will strengthen the Göteborg-Class Corvettes Anti-Submarine capability operating in the Baltics. The ST2400 VDS is a medium-frequency sonar designed with an emphasis on improving performance
OceanGate Announced Two New Hires
as a manned submersible pilot tasked with maintaining and operating the LR5 manned submersible under contract to the Royal Navy; operating the DSAR6 on contract for the Singaporean Navy; and as lead submersible pilot for the refit and commissioning trials of URF MK11 manned submersible for the Royal Swedish Navy. Lochridge was also the chief sub pilot aboard M/Y Octopus and the submersible Pagoo. Nissen began his career in the late 1980s as a U.S. Navy deep sea diver, electronics technician, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Reserve Unit trainer. He left a distinguished military diving career to
Sweden Picks Saab for Anti-Submarine Warfare Training
is the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV62-AT, configured for anti-submarine training, and the delivery of support and maintenance to the customer. Saab is also responsible for supporting the customer’s training activities during the entire contract period. “For the Swedish Navy this order means that they will have an increased capability and flexibility to practice and train their units in anti-submarine warfare”, says Anne-Marie Vösu, head of Saab´s business unit Underwater Systems. “Saab’s experience and expertise within autonomous
Kongsberg Tech Package for Sweden’s New Subs
The Swedish Navy together with SAAB Kockums AB has selected an active sonar suite and bottom navigation technology from Kongsberg Maritime for installation on two next generation A26 submarines, which are due for delivery no later than 2022. The contract was awarded through a competitive international tender process and follows a 2015 contract win covering similar systems for two Swedish Navy A19 submarines. The Kongsberg technology package for the Swedish A26 submarines will consist of SA9510S Mine Avoidance and Navigation Sonars specially designed for submarine applications and a bottom navigation
iXBlue to Equip SAAB A26 Submarines
equip the two type A26 next-generation submarines with MARINS units, the state-of-the-art in fiber-optic gyroscope technology. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, February 23rd, iXBlue, a global leader in navigation, positioning and imaging solutions, is providing MARINS inertial systems to outfit the Swedish Navy’s two future A26 class submarines. Scheduled to be operational in 2024, the A26 is a unique and high-tech submarine with proven modular design. Built by Saab, it is considered today as the world’s most modern submarine program. For this new world-class submarine, Saab was looking
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