Teledyne Gavia, part of Teledyne Marine, has handed over the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to Sweden.
It is part of a multi-year framework agreement supporting the Swedish Armed Forces’ fleet modernization and expansion of autonomous undersea capabilities, delivered ahead of schedule and within budget, according to the company.
The AUVs feature a modular architecture, enabling rapid reconfiguration for various missions, including mine countermeasures and intelligence collection.
Teledyne developed a dedicated service and support concept for the program in partnership with FLIR Sweden, ensuring in-country sustainment for the fleet.
Built for Multi-Mission Ops
The GAVIA is a fully modular, field-reconfigurable AUV designed for multi-mission operations with a low logistics footprint.
It can be deployed by a two-person team from shore or “vessels of opportunity,” eliminating the need for specialized launch platforms.
Depending on configuration, the AUV measures between 1.8 and 4.5 meters (5.9 to 14.8 feet) in length and weighs 50 to 130 kilograms (110 to 287 pounds).
The system can dive up to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) deep, and achieve maximum speeds of over 5.5 knots (10.2 kilometers/6.3 miles per hour).
Powered by swappable lithium-ion battery modules, the GAVIA typically operates 7 to 8 hours at 3 knots (5.6 kilometers/3.4 miles per hour) per battery, with the option to carry up to three batteries for extended endurance.
GAVIA AUVs are already in service with 18 navies, including numerous NATO and NATO-aligned users, reinforcing the platform’s operational credibility for allied maritime forces operating in contested and littoral environments such as the Baltic Sea.
