Sweden Launches Year-long Maritime Surveillance Mission with Saildrone

• •Saildrone is deploying four Voyager USVs for a year-long maritime surveillance mission.
• •The mission is part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation framework for enhanced regional security.
• •Saildrone USVs will provide continuous maritime intelligence to the Swedish Armed Forces.

Saildrone has commenced a year-long mission with the Swedish Armed Forces to enhance maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. This initiative involves deploying four Voyager unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for 360 days, totaling 1,440 vehicle-days of operations. The mission aims to provide persistent maritime domain awareness across Sweden's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. It marks the first national deployment of Saildrone USVs under the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) framework, which facilitates defense collaboration among Nordic nations. The deployment will enable the Swedish Navy to monitor maritime activities and identify potential threats without the need for additional crewed vessels. Saildrone has also registered its USVs under the Danish flag to support its operations in Europe. The Swedish Navy's surveillance efforts are crucial for protecting critical undersea infrastructure and busy shipping routes in the region.