Autonomous underwater vehicle Mine Counter Measure portable

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is procuring a portable autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for mine countermeasure operations. This contract, listed on TED with an undisclosed value and unknown vendor, aligns with FMV's recent awards to Saab for the AUV62-MR, a system for seabed mapping, high-resolution sonar imaging, and covert reconnaissance to reduce personnel risk in complex environments from coastal to open sea. Strategically, it strengthens Swedish Navy capabilities amid rising underwater threats, supporting tasks like monitoring seabed infrastructure without initial weapon systems.