Sweden Selects Rheinmetall’s Remote Naval Gun for Combat Boat 90 Fleet Strengthening Alliance Maritime Capabilities

Sweden Selects Rheinmetall’s Remote Naval Gun for Combat Boat 90 Fleet Strengthening Alliance Maritime Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a €63 million order from the Swedish Navy to deliver eight Seasnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems for Combat Boat 90 assault craft, marking the system’s first deployment with a NATO member. The four-year framework agreement includes ammunition, spare parts and services, with an option for up to 29 additional units, and the first delivery planned for February 2028. Equipped with advanced sensors, multi-target tracking and airburst capability for countering drone threats, the Seasnake 30 enhances Sweden’s close-range maritime defence while strengthening Rheinmetall’s presence in NATO naval modernisation programmes.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall has secured an order from the Swedish Navy to supply eight Seasnake 30 naval weapon systems, making Sweden the first NATO country to adopt the system. The remotely operated guns will serve as the primary armament on Sweden’s new Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft, strengthening the country’s maritime defence capabilities following its accession to the Alliance.

The initial contract, placed in February 2026, carries a value of approximately €63 million and is part of a broader framework agreement. Delivery of the first system is scheduled for February 2028. The agreement spans four years and also covers airburst and 30 mm training ammunition, along with spare parts and support services. It includes an option for Sweden to procure up to 29 additional systems.

The Seasnake 30 is a remotely controlled naval light gun designed for short-range defence scenarios. The system integrates advanced sensor technologies, including daylight cameras, infrared imaging and a laser rangefinder, enabling automatic target recognition and the simultaneous tracking of multiple threats. Its revolver cannon can achieve a maximum firing rate of 1,100 rounds per minute.

With its airburst capability, the system is particularly suited to countering aerial threats such as drones, while its compact, low-signature design enhances survivability by reducing detectability by hostile sensors. The selection of Seasnake 30 represents a significant step in Rheinmetall’s expansion within NATO markets and underscores growing demand for adaptable naval defence solutions tailored to modern threat environments.

The contract reinforces Rheinmetall’s position as a provider of advanced maritime security technologies and highlights confidence in the operational performance and long-term relevance of its naval systems portfolio.

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SOURCE: RHEINMETALL AG