Procurement for the Kuwait Naval Force
The Double Eagle family of undersea vehicles is a safe and operationally proven ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) system, used by navies around the world supporting mine countermeasure (MCM) missions.
In the SAROV configuration the vehicle can be used both as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for detection, classification and identification, and as an ROV for mine disposal. The U.S. Navy is procuring this system as a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the State of Kuwait’s Naval Force, according to a corporate press communique.
Developed and produced at Saab in Linköping, Sweden, this sale represents a milestone in expanding the production of this Swedish technology to the U.S.
Saab, Inc.’s Autonomous and Undersea Systems Division will produce parts of this system in close collaboration with other production sites in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Denmark.
“We’re excited to introduce production of this undersea vehicle capability to the United States. The Autonomous and Undersea Systems team has established both a highly experienced team of undersea vehicle experts and significant new production capabilities for Saab that position us for greater U.S. market expansion,” commented Erik Smith, President and CEO, Saab, USA.
“Now Saab extends our partnerships in Kuwait, leveraging a highly capable, robust solution. Committed to excellence, we are dedicated to delivering substantial value and enhanced offerings, ensuring we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ evolving requirements,” remarked Killian Swift, Executive Vice President, Head of Region Middle East and Africa, Saab.
