The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has placed an order for Saab’s mobile short-range air defense missile system under a framework agreement with the company and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. Lithuania signed the agreement in 2023 for the procurement of the RBS 70 NG air defense solution, Defence Industry Europe reported. Saab received the...
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Swedish Government to Procure 10 Saab Combat Boats
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has ordered 10 combat boats worth $37.83 million from Saab. The boats, which will be delivered over several years, are based on Saab’s CB90 Next Generation vessel manufactured in the company’s shipyard in Docksta. According to Saab’s website, the CB90 Next Generation features a new combat management system and sensors...
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Saab Secures $245M Contract to Deliver Sweden’s Third GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft; Micael Johansson Quoted
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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Saab Seals Swedish Government Deal to Advance Development of Gripen Fighter; Lars Tossman Quoted
Saab will continue working with the Swedish government to further develop the Gripen aircraft for the country’s military needs. The aerospace company secured a $49.8 million order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to advance the platform’s capabilities. The agreement will benefit both the Swedish Armed Forces and international users of the fighter jet, Saab...
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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...
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Saab to Conduct Conceptual Studies for Sweden’s Future Fighter Systems; Lars Tossman Quoted
Saab has inked an agreement with the Swedish government to conduct conceptual studies for future fighter systems. Under the company’s deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the effort will focus on developing and demonstrating manned and unmanned solutions. Saab said the government contract requires close partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence...
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Sweden Awards Saab a New Contract for Gripen C/D Fleet Upgrade
Saab will provide upgrades and support services to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration’s fleet of JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The FMV placed an order for continued operation and capability enhancements for the fighter aircraft under a newly awarded contract valued at $51.9 million. Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business unit, said the development ensures that Gripen...
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Saab To Research New Tech for Sweden’s Future Underwater Capabilities
Saab said it will study new submarine technology under an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The deal requires the defense company to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities. According to Saab, the preparatory studies will center on advancing existing underwater technologies and exploring new submarines and submarine-related capabilities for Sweden. In...
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Swedish Military Places Order for Two Saab Mobile Air Defense Systems
Saab is equipping the Swedish military with its mobile short range air defense system. In late 2023, the defense company received an order for two MSHORAD configurations. The technology will be integrated into the BvS10 armored vehicle used by both the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Armed Forces. The order value is around $28.7 million, with...