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12 May 2020
Česká zbrojovka Group SE’s acquisition of a minority stake in Spuhr i Dalby AB
Löddeköpinge, Sweden (May 11, 2020) – Spuhr i Dalby AB (Spuhr,) a Swedish manufacturer of optical mounting solutions and weapon upgrades, announces that Česká zbrojovka Group SE (CZG or the Group), one of the leading European producers of firearms, has acquired a minority stake in Spuhr. CZG’s acquisition of Spuhr creates mutual synergies in terms …
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12 May 2020
Česká zbrojovka Group SE’s acquisition of a minority stake in Spuhr i Dalby AB
Löddeköpinge, Sweden (May 11, 2020) – Spuhr i Dalby AB (Spuhr,) a Swedish manufacturer of optical mounting solutions and weapon upgrades, announces that Česká zbrojovka Group SE (CZG or the Group), one of the leading European producers of firearms, has acquired a minority stake in Spuhr. CZG’s acquisition of Spuhr creates mutual synergies in terms …
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29 Apr 2020
Saab Delivers the First GlobalEye
Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates on 29 April 2020. The United Arab Emirates has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft, with the initial contract signed in late 2015. In November 2019 the country also announced its intention to complete a contract amendment for the purchase of an …
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28 Apr 2020
Saab’s New Fighter Radar in the Air
Saab has successfully completed the first air trials with its new fighter X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, which will be offered as a new addition to Saab’s PS-05/A radar family. Saab continues to develop core AESA technology and has now successfully completed the first air trials with the new X-band AESA radar. The …
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23 Apr 2020
Saab Signs Support Contract With British Army
Saab has signed a three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of support and services to the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator (DFWES) capability. The contract valued at 320 MSEK came into effect on April 1, 2020. DFWES is a laser based Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) system, that allows dismounted and …
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23 Apr 2020
Saab appointed for Sydney Opera House security system project
Saab has signed a contract with the Sydney Opera House Trust to deliver a new integrated security system for the iconic building. The upgrade will be built around the Saab OneViewTM Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system, developed in Australia. OneView will integrate all the security systems for the building, allowing staff to manage operations …
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3 Apr 2020
Saab supplying Sweden with firefighting capabilities
Saab has received an order from MSB, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, regarding Sweden’s aerial firefighting capabilities. The contract is valid during the years 2020-2023. The order is for the capability to fight fires with two firefighting aircraft, from 1 April to 30 September, through to 2023. Under the contract there is also the opportunity …
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3 Apr 2020
Exensor Technology & the Dutch Defense Material Organisation announce the signature of an 8-year framework agreement
Exensor Technology & the Dutch Defense Material Organisation announce the signature of an 8-year framework agreement for the supply of Unmanned Unattended Ground Sensor (UUGS) systems On January 28, 2020, Exensor Technology – a subsidiary of Bertin Technologies (CNIM Group) – was successfully awarded a new contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to supply …
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26 Mar 2020
Carmenta welcomes the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory as a new customer
Carmenta welcomes the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in UK as a new customer. Carmenta Geospatial Technologies is proud to announce that Dstl, UK MOD’s innovative science and technology contributor to the defence and security, has selected Carmenta Engine as their map engine. “We are looking forward to working closely with Dstl and jointly …
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26 Mar 2020
Gripen F Fighter Production Under way
Saab has performed the first metal cut for the two-seater fighter aircraft Gripen F, marking an important milestone in the programme. Gripen F is under development for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and shares the same advanced design and features as Gripen E, but with seat, displays and controls for a second crew member. Gripen …
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10 Mar 2020
Saab to Provide Mid-Life Extension for UK’s Arthur Systems
Saab has received an order from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system. The order value is 482 million SEK and was booked in Q4 2019. Arthur protects forces and civilians by providing warning of incoming fire and is also used for tasks including …
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9 Mar 2020
Exensor & the Belgium Ministry of Defense announce the signature of a framework agreement
On December 24, 2019, Exensor – a subsidiary of Bertin Technologies (CNIM Group) – was selected by the Belgian Ministry of Defense for the supply & maintenance of rapidly deployable Intrusion Detection Systems for mobile surveillance in permanent or temporary locations. The first batch of systems will be delivered in Spring 2020. Following a restricted …
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