Sweden orders new cutting-edge subs Written by Leon Engelbrecht Friday, 26 February 2010 08:30 Kockums AB, part of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, has signed a contract with FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration), for the design phase of a next-generation submarine, to be known as the A 26 class. The A 26 features several advances in the development of underwater technology and marks the adaptation of submarines to meet current and future threats and to conduct the international mission now required, the Swedish shipbuilder says. “This refers particularly to the submarine’s role as an information gatherer. Next-generation also refers to further...