The Bottom Line Upfront
Saab's U.S. branch has announced plans to establish a tech incubator called Skapa, which will utilize the Enforcer 3 unmanned variant of the Combat Boat 90 as a test bed for autonomous and digital-first technologies.
The Breakdown
- The goal of Skapa is to collaborate with military units and startups to rapidly test and deploy novel capabilities for the U.S. military.
- Saab's establishment of Skapa reflects the growing demand for rapid development and deployment of advanced technologies in response to evolving threats and the need to quickly address the Defense Department's requirements.
- Saab's initiative to create an accelerator and laboratory for testing and deploying innovative technologies demonstrates its commitment to providing differentiated capabilities to the U.S. military in a shorter timeframe.
- The Saab approach reportedly aligns with the Defense Department's focus on increasing the use of uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence across the armed services.
