Saab Kockums began discussions with ASC in 2020 on interfacing its ship control system, which already equips the Collins class. The new equipment will likely be replaced with new diesel generators, main motors, switching gear, and batteries.
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Other upgrades already scheduled for the Collins fleet include new bow and flank sonar arrays, modernisation of the legacy communications centre, replacement of the electronic warfare system, optronics system, wideband satellite communications, and the possible replacement of a periscope with an optronics mast.
The optronics system is expected to help maintain the tactical advantage in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-surface warfare for the submarines.
