More Saab Autonomous Targets For Australia

SAAB received a contract to provide the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with an additional AUV62-AT autonomous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training targets. The AUV62-AT is an autonomous underwater vehicle and training target that simulates a submarine, torpedo or uncrewed vehicle.

Utilised by navies around the world, the state-of-the-art training solution can replace a live submarine in a wide range of training scenarios, reducing costs without compromising training opportunities.

The AUV62-AT can be launched and recovered from a ship or shore with features ranging from communications software to mission evaluation. Each training program can be personalised to meet a range of demands to accelerate learning and enhance the operational capability of the Royal Australian Navy.

Saab Australia Managing Director, Andy Keough CSC, said the additional AUV62-AT strengthens Australia’s ASW capabilities. “The AUV62-AT is part of Saab’s extensive range of technology enabled training solutions designed to provide realistic scenarios to enhance combat skills and preparedness”.

The system can be used as a target for training surface, air and sub-surface ASW assets in any combination and can be programmed to deliver all levels of training from basic to advanced. The system allows training sessions to be longer and more intense, without having to factor in the use of submarines or extra resources.

Additionally, Saab also signed a contract with Sweden’s Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a concept for a larger uncrewed underwater vehicle, known as a Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV). Saab is the prime contractor for the LUUV and will be responsible for the design, construction, and testing of the vehicle.

Saab’s autonomous control system, Autonomous Ocean Core, which provides autonomous capabilities for vessels on and below the water surface, will be integrated into the vehicle’s systems. The first sea trials are planned for the summer of 2026 and serve as a decision support tool for operators and will not be designed to carry weapons in the first phase.–saab/adj/dl (Pix:SAAB)