Sweden is building a prototype of a massive underwater drone. He'll patrol the Baltic

Swedish armed forces have announced that work is underway on a large autonomous submarine (LUUV), which aims to increase the safety of the Baltic Sea. The first marine tests of the prototype are planned for the summertime of 2026, and the task is expected to enter mass production as shortly as possible.

As far as construction is concerned, the drone will match a miniature submarine 6 metres long. He will be able to carry out his missions both from the port and from another vessels. The task will usage artificial intelligence. "The strategy is built in specified a way that it can detect, monitor and respond to threats on its own", says the message quoted by PAP.

Ultimately, drones are to take over the most dangerous tasks from the 4 submarines of the Swedish Navy and will be armed with mines and torpedoes.