
One of three of Sweden’s Gotland-class submarines, the HMS Gotland regularly participates in training exercises with the U.S. Navy. Photo by the U.S. Navy
The Swedish Navy’s Goltand-class fleet includes the HMS Gotland, HMS Halland, and HMS Uppland, all commissioned in the 1990s. The submarines, manufactured by Saab Kockums, are designed for anti-ship warfare, surveillance, special operations and mine-laying tasks. The Gotland class was the first submarine class in the world to operate with an air independent propulsion system.
The vessels are regularly used for training exercises with the U.S. Navy.
“It is future-proofed vessel with a design that allows for faster and easier upgrades. Everything we do is driven by the need to make our submarines as modern and effective as possible,” Wieslander added.