The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have tested the new Tp 47 lightweight torpedo from small, unconventional platforms, including a Combat Boat 90 and an unmanned surface vessel (USV). These trials aim to assess the torpedo’s compatibility with non-traditional naval craft. The Tp 47 is a next-generation, 400 mm wire-guided torpedo designed for the unique environmental challenges of the Baltic Sea. FMV confirmed collaboration with Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces to explore broader deployment of the torpedo on smaller naval platforms. The initiative reflects Sweden’s efforts to enhance flexibility and capability in littoral warfare.
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