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Saab delivers upgraded Gotland-class submarine to Sweden

17th December 2020 - 12:45 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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HMS Uppland receives range of new systems ahead of its return to service

Saab delivered the second Gotland-class submarine to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration after an extensive mid-life upgrade, it was announced on 16 December.

The upgrades to HMS Uppland included new sensors and navigation systems, many of which will feature on the future Blekinge-class currently under development. This includes the introduction of an optronic mast, replacing the traditional periscope. 

The three-boat Gotland class were constructed between 1990-1997 and had already received upgrades in the early years of their service life, before the latest upgrade process. 

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