Saab has secured a $244.1 million contract from the Swedish government to deliver the country’s third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. The platform combines the S band Erieye Extended Range radar and mission system with Bombardier’s Global 6000 jet aircraft to provide an AEW&C solution that supports long-range detection and identification of objects....
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UAE Receives Delivery of Fouth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft From Saab
The United Arab Emirates has accepted delivery of its latest GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft from Saab. The Swedish defense contractor shipped the advanced AEW&C aircraft on April 18, marking the fourth GlobalEye delivery in a span of four years. The company completed its commitment to supply the UAE’s first three AEW&C solutions...
Sweden to Deliver Four Additional Saab Gripen Aircraft to Hungary
The Hungarian Air Force will expand its existing fleet of 14 Saab Gripen aircraft with the addition of four Gripen C fighters under an amended contract with Sweden’s defense procurement agency, FMV. The initial contract signing in December 2001 enabled the Hungarian government to lease 12 JAS 39C single-seat fighters and two twin-seat JAS 39D...
Saab Breaks Ground on New Carl-Gustaf Factory in India
Saab has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on a manufacturing facility in India that will produce the Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-rocket shoulder-launched weapon for the Indian Armed Forces. The facility will feature the latest sighting technology and advanced carbon fiber winding, Saab said. The company will use materials from Indian suppliers in manufacturing the weapons in support...
Saab Appoints Mikael Adelsberg as Chief Digital Officer, Digitalization Group Head
Saab has named Mikael Adelsberg as chief digital officer and head of the Digitalization group, effective Oct. 1. The group was newly created as part of the company’s initiatives to keep pace with the growing demand for Saab products amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world. In his new role, Adelsberg will initially focus...
Saab Receives $410.7M Defense Equipment Order From Western Government Customer
Defense and security company Saab will supply its defense systems and equipment to an unidentified Western country government. The order is worth approximately $410.7 million with deliveries expected from 2025 to 2027. The Swedish company did not specify which of its offerings will be provided to the customer due to circumstances concerning national security interests. However,...