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Sweden has made an interesting advancement in drone swarm technology, an innovation that promises to revolutionize military strategies worldwide. With the increasing role of drones for both attack and intelligence collection applications, Sweden’s new system is designed to enhance operational capabilities by enabling multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work collaboratively on missions such as surveillance and intelligence gathering.
According to Interesting Engineering, the newly developed swarm technology marks a key milestone in Sweden’s defense modernization efforts. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson explained in a press conference that this technology, which would typically have taken up to five years to develop, has been urgently accelerated due to rising regional security concerns. This technology will be showcased during the Arctic Strike exercise, highlighting its readiness for deployment.
The drone swarm system, developed by Saab in collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces, is designed for 25-kilo drone units that can autonomously operate in swarms of up to 100 drones. These drones vary in size, range, and capabilities, but when networked together, they can carry out complex missions. For example, the drones can collectively locate and identify hostile objects, autonomously splitting tasks and returning to base for recharging before continuing their operations.
This flexibility is achieved through a sophisticated communication system with built-in redundancy, ensuring that drones at the front of the formation can relay critical data back to operators, even when experiencing electronic warfare. Saab’s experience in autonomous swarm technologies has further bolstered this capability.
The system promises to enhance operational efficiency, with personnel being able to train on the technology in just days, according to Aviation Week. Following rigorous testing, Sweden’s military plans to integrate the swarm technology into active duty by 2025, giving its forces a significant technological advantage in modern warfare scenarios.
