Saab will introduce the next generation of its naval 9LV Combat System, Combat Management System and Fire Control System with Ceros, in a design built for the realities of modern naval warfare in multiple domains.
By integrating sensors, weapons and command-and-control functions into a single system, 9LV provides crews with a comprehensive operational picture and supports rapid decision-making, according to Saab.
As threats multiply, proliferate, become more complex and increasingly unpredictable, naval commanders need the ability to make confident decisions under increasing pressure. The next generation 9LV is designed to provide situational awareness and maintain control of the battlespace, protect their ship and contribute more effectively to allied joint operations.
9LV has been built on a data-centric architecture with a standardised information model and zero-trust cyber security. At the same time, its architecture separates mission-critical combat functions from flexible, cloud-native applications. This means users can confidently adopt new capabilities and mission applications as threats evolve, without compromising the integrity of the ship's core fighting systems.
"By allowing naval forces to adapt to evolving threats while protecting the integrity of core combat functions, 9LV stays adaptable and therefore relevant against emerging threats over the ship’s operational life," head of Saab's business unit Naval Combat Systems, Michael Skarped, said.
9LV is also designed for the increasingly connected nature of modern naval operations. Aligned with NATO objectives for interoperability and data exchange, it enables sharing of tactical information across naval, air, land, and joint forces.
The system is scalable across platforms, from major multi-mission combatants to smaller vessels, and supports future hybrid fleet concepts involving both crewed and uncrewed systems.