Australia to buy additional AUV62-AT from Saab

September 4, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has signed a contract with defense company Saab for an additional AUV62-AT autonomous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training target.

The AUV62-AT is an autonomous underwater vehicle and training target that simulates a submarine, torpedo, or uncrewed vehicle.

Used by navies around the world, this training solution can replace a live submarine in a wide range of training scenarios, reducing costs without compromising training opportunities.

The AUV62-AT can be launched and recovered from a ship or shore with features ranging from communications software to mission evaluation.

Each training program can be personalized to meet a range of demands to accelerate learning and enhance the operational capability of the Royal Australian Navy.

“The AUV62-AT is part of Saab’s extensive range of technology enabled training solutions designed to provide realistic scenarios to enhance combat skills and preparedness,” Saab Australia Managing Director, Andy Keough, said.

The system can be used as a target for training surface, air, and sub-surface ASW assets in any combination and can be programmed to deliver all levels of training from basic to advanced.

The system allows training sessions to be longer and more intense, without having to factor in the use of submarines or extra resources, the company concluded.