Saab launches CB90 CX patrol vessel with optional crew configurations
Saab has unveiled the Combat Boat 90 Capability X (CB90 CX), a new vessel variant featuring optional crewing for ISR, anti-ship, and air defense missions.
Defense manufacturer Saab has introduced the CB90 CX, an updated version of its Combat Boat 90 platform. The vessel is designed to operate with optional crewing, allowing for diverse mission profiles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-ship warfare, and short-range air defense (SHORAD).
The modular design aims to assist naval forces in adapting to modern maritime security challenges. By enabling distributed and flexible operations, the vessel seeks to improve threat detection and communication capabilities in contested environments.
The CB90 CX is part of a broader industry shift toward smaller, multi-mission naval platforms capable of performing tasks previously reserved for larger warships. This development reflects current military requirements for more resilient and mobile maritime assets.