The Swedish Naval Warfare School (Sjöstridsskolan) in Karlskrona has taken delivery of eight new navigation simulators, according to reports from SVT Blekingenytt. The simulators, which cost nearly 60 million kronor to develop over approximately three years, were formally handed over by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
According to the report, the new equipment will enable the school to train more personnel simultaneously. Joakim Svensson, head of the nautical department at the Naval Warfare School, stated that the simulators allow students to progress faster in their training and have a shorter learning curve when transitioning to real-world operations. Teacher Herman Fagerström noted that students become more skilled navigators after spending several hours practicing in the simulators.
Students become better navigators when they've sat here and practiced for several hours
Svensson emphasized the safety benefits of the training system, explaining that students can make fundamental mistakes in the simulator environment rather than in actual maritime situations. Despite the substantial investment, officials noted that the simulators represent a more cost-effective training solution compared to using actual vessels for practice exercises.
the simulators allow trainees to make basic mistakes in a controlled environment rather than in real-world situations
the Swedish Armed Forces will gain greater training capacity through this investment, which is intended to meet educational needs for future training cohorts