The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Marine Alutech Oy Ab for the re-acquisition of 20 “group boats” (squad landing craft) for the amphibious battalions. These are intended to replace the squad landing craft that Sweden donated to Ukraine.
FMV press release
The group boats will be used for transport to, between and within the amphibious battalions’ operational areas and base areas. The boat has room for eight people plus two crew members or the ability to take smaller amounts of cargo. The boat is characterized by simplicity and robustness and allows for quick handling during transportation, loading and unloading.
The new group boats have improved capabilities compared to the older version.
“It is mainly about the fact that we have taken measures to improve maritime safety and made adjustments to the needs of the new amphibious battalions,” says Agnes Moberg, project manager for FMV’s marine operations area.
The basic commitment of the agreement is worth approximately SEK 130 million and includes 20 group boats. The first boat will be delivered as a pre-series boat, followed by the delivery of the rest of the boats. Final delivery will take place in 2028.
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Marine Alutech press release
Marine Alutech Oy Ab has signed on 18th of September an agreement to deliver 20 vessels based on Watercat M9 boats to The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The new vessels are supposed to replace the old M8 group boats that Sweden has donated to Ukraine.
The new Watercat M9 boats will be used for transport to, between, and within the amphibious battalions’ operational and base areas. The new Watercat M9 has space for eight persons and two crew members, or the options to carry smaller amounts of cargo. The boat is characterized by simplicity and durability, and it allows for quick handling during operation, loading and unloading.
The new Watercat M9 group boat has better performance compared to the older version.
The value of the contract is approximately 130 million SEK. The final delivery will take place in 2028.
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