Saab has unveiled its next-generation naval 9LV Combat System, designed to deliver multi-domain situational awareness for modern maritime warfare.

The upgraded 9LV integrates sensors, weapons, and command-and-control functions into a single platform, giving crews a comprehensive operational picture. 

Built on a data-centric architecture with a standardized information model and zero-trust cybersecurity, the system ensures that accurate tactical data moves rapidly and securely across the fleet.

To keep pace with evolving threats, the architecture separates mission-critical combat functions from flexible, cloud-native applications. 

This design allows navies to deploy new capabilities and software updates throughout a vessel's service life without compromising the integrity or resilience of its 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," said Michael Skarped, head of Saab’s Naval Combat Systems business unit.

Engineered for connected joint operations, the system aligns with NATO interoperability standards to share tactical data across sea, air, and land domains. In a statement, Saab noted that this connectivity helps commanders coordinate effects and respond faster as part of a coalition force.

Additionally, the 9LV system scales across different vessel classes—from smaller patrol boats to major multi-mission combatants—and supports hybrid fleets that combine crewed ships with uncrewed systems. This flexibility allows navies to integrate emerging sensors and platforms without being held back by legacy hardware.