Avalon 2017: Saab highlights AUV62-AT

28th February 2017 - 22:00 GMT | by in Avalon

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The Australian Department of Defence is building up its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) assets at an incredible pace. The MH-60R Seahawk has been joined by the P-8 Poseidon whilst a new ASW frigate is being considered and new submarines are set to enter service.

The challenge for Australia is providing a robust yet cost-effective training system for its extant and soon to be deployed ASW capabilities. One company that is keen to provide a solution to this need is Saab Asia-Pacific.

At Avalon 2017, the company was highlighting its AUV62-AT submarine simulation system that has been designed to train ASW

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