Björn Lyrvall, Director-General of the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA), officiated the christening alongside the Chief of Navy, Ewa Skoog Haslum. The nameplate was unveiled by two crew members, marking the ship's christening according to naval traditions, writes the First Submarine Flotilla in a post on Facebook.
– With the King's approval, your name shall be HMS Artemis. May luck and success follow you on the seas, and may you become a strong link for our defence, says Björn Lyrvall during the ceremony.
Lyrvall is now the sponsor of HMS Artemis and received the ship's shield from the ship's commanders.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) received the ship from Saab Kockums in April 2023.
– The shipyard in Karlskrona now delivers the first ship since Saab took over Kockums ten years ago. Today's handover is proof that Sweden has regained the ability to develop and build world-class ships and boats, said Mats Wicksell, CEO of Saab Kockums, in a press release from Saab during the handover to FMV.
According to FMV, HMS Artemis offers improved manoeuvrability compared to its predecessor. The ship will provide an enhanced living environment on board for personnel from both the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA). FRA has equipped the ship with signals intelligence equipment. Additionally, the ship is equipped with sensors intended for naval intelligence gathering.
FMV handed over HMS Artemis to the Navy in November 2023.