Saab relies on autonomous systems

Artificial intelligence and improved data transmission will enable the use of autonomous systems at sea in the near future. The increasing problem of inadequate recruitment of qualified personnel is fuelling this development.

In an interview in early 2024, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, Chief of Naval Operations, commented on naval warfare in the Baltic Sea: "How are we preparing for the future in this battlefield? In our Marine 2035+ course, we're going for unmanned systems [...] especially for such opponents near the coast, with a high threat, short distances and in a complex environment. And then we have many small units, what we call the Future Combat Surface System, which can operate in conjunction with other units and [...] take a dilemma to the enemy instead of waiting for the dilemma."