Why Australia's Navy Relies on Sweden (Not the USA)

While the world focuses on AUKUS and American alliances, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has quietly built its surface fleet around a different partner: Sweden.

In this deep dive, the analysis uncovers why Australia standardized its naval combat management systems on the Swedish Saab 9LV architecture instead of the American Aegis system. From the Anzac Class Frigates to the massive Canberra Class LHDs, the "digital brain" of the Australian fleet is distinctly Scandinavian.

This video explores the strategic logic behind this decision: the need for superior performance in littoral (coastal) waters, the demand for sovereign control over source code, and the creation of the unique "Australian Interface" for the future Hunter Class frigates.

Key Topics Covered:

Blue Water vs. Littoral: Why US systems struggle where Australian ships operate.

The "Frankenstein" Fleet: How Swedish software unifies Spanish, British, and American hardware.

Sovereign Capability: How engineers in Adelaide control the fleet’s nervous system.

The Hunter Class Challenge: Integrating American missiles with Swedish command screens.

Future Risks: Will nuclear submarines (SSN-AUKUS) force a switch back to American systems?

Is the "Australian Interface" a genius move for sovereignty, or a costly complication for the Hunter Class program? Watch the full strategic breakdown.

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