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Saab receives orders from FMV regarding submarine upgrades

Source: Saab press release

Sea | September 14, 2022
Saab receives orders from FMV regarding submarine upgrades

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Saab has received new orders from FMV regarding submarine upgrades. The orders include a life-time extension of HMS Södermanland, as well as new batteries and battery development. The total order value is SEK 470 million.

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