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"&lt;p&gt;The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to Saab to deliver new sensor systems for the Royal Swedish Navy&#039;s two A26-type and two Gotland-class submarines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The latest $55.8m order forms part of the letter of intent (LOI) signed on 9 June, covering Sweden&#039;s underwater capabilities, and refers to the 2015 to 2024 period.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However, neither a production order for A26-type submarines nor a modification order for Gotland-class vessels are included.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;rightpullquote&quot;&gt;&quot;The new submarine sensor systems detect threats and identify other submarines and surface vessels.&quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;The deliveries, which are set to take lengthy lead-times, have been ordered in a timely approach to enable the FMV to proceed with its plans for the A26 next-generation submarine programme.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The new submarine sensor systems detect threats and identify other submarines and surface vessels, while providing navigation support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In July, Saab received a $70m order from the FMV for the construction of the next-generation A26 submarines, in addition to mid-life updates to two Gotland-class submarines, as well as systems design and detailed construction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A further LOI was signed by both parties regarding the work that will be offered to the Swedish Government for the development, design and production of submarines and other underwater systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Saab&#039;s selection follows the cancellation of Sweden&#039;s deal with ThyssenKrupp for the construction of new models and upgrades to some of its existing underwater fleet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2699961&amp;trk=hb_side_g&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Defence Technology&quot; height=&quot;106&quot; src=&quot;https://www.naval-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/static-progressive/nri/LinkedIn%20images/LinkedIn-defence.gif&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;"
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