Parliament Approves Submarine Purchases

Swedish lawmakers have approved the procurement of two new submarines this year, reports Swedish shipbuilder Kockums.

Kockums had already received a contract to design a new class of submarines for the Swedish navy.

The Parliament's decision allows the government to continue the procurement process, said Kockums officials.

The submarines are expected to have advanced stealth technology for intelligence-gathering missions and operations in the Baltic Sea and other coastal...