In its original incarnation as C-tech, Nautel Sonar won a competitive procurement process to design, manufacture and validate Hull Mounted and Variable Depth sonar systems for the Visby Class Corvettes. These sophisticated systems were successfully handed over to the Royal Swedish Navy from 2002, with their operational tenure projected to extend well beyond 2040.
Nautel Sonar has fostered a decade-long collaboration with Saab Dynamics, the designated in-country service provider for the Visby systems. Over the lifespan of the product, Nautel Sonar has been actively engaged in offering Field Service Representative (FSR) assistance in Sweden, including comprehensive training for Saab’s technical personnel in maintenance practices for the sonar systems.
Furthermore, Nautel Sonar and Saab have joined forces to enhance the Sonar system software, working together on software upgrades. Presently, Nautel Sonar is deeply involved in the ongoing VISBY mid-life upgrade program, wherein the focus lies on reviving the existing sonar system components and furnishing novel replacement elements. This concerted effort is geared towards overcoming obsolescence challenges, thereby ensuring the continued operational efficacy of the sonar systems until the year 2040.