Blekinge Class News Today

In addition to the Blekinge-class boats that will eventually enter service by the end of the decade, Sweden currently has three Gotland-class submarines built between 1992 and 1997.

The Swedes need little proof of Russias disregard for the sovereignty of nation states. After the end of the Soviet Union and the Cold War in 1991, Sweden downgraded its defense posture -- until Putins Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, and seized

The Blekinge-class could be one of the quietest submarine class ever built once they’re finished. 

Saab says the Blekinge-class is resistant to mines and depth charges for greatly improved survivability.

The most significant feature is the Blekinge-class’ air-independent power technology.