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19 Sep 2019

Saab Selected as Combat System Provider for Finnish Squadron 2020 Programme

In accordance with Finland’s Ministry of Defence’s proposition, the Government of Finland has today selected Saab as the combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy’s four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme. Saab has not yet signed a contract or received an order relating to Squadron 2020. Finland’s Ministry of …

13 Sep 2019

BAE Systems showcases Generic Vehicle Architecture in the all-terrain BvS10

BAE Systems is showcasing for the first time a version of the BvS10 all-terrain support vehicle at DSEI 2019, which will significantly streamline information load and increase situational awareness for crews. The versatile, tough BvS10 is fitted with a Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) equivalent system to increase the vehicle’s current operational capability and ensure critical …

13 Sep 2019

BAE Systems delivers new CV90 mortar variant to the Swedish Army

BAE Systems has completed the first full rate production delivery of the CV90 Mjölner Mortar System to the Swedish FMV (Defence Materiel Administration), introducing a new capability to the fleet of CV90s by adding indirect firepower. The first four vehicles will be handed over to the Swedish Army in September following the recent delivery that …

12 Sep 2019

Volvo Penta’s latest D6 propulsion package set new standards for high-speed vessels

Volvo Penta’s latest D6 propulsion package set new standards for high-speed vessels Volvo Penta and Swedish boatbuilder Marell have joined forces to create the new Marell M15 patrol boat. Equipped with Volvo Penta’s latest D6 engine and DPI system, the vessel is tailor-made from helm-to-prop to set a new standard for high-speed operations. Volvo Penta’s …

12 Sep 2019

Volvo Penta’s latest D6 propulsion package set new standards for high-speed vessels

Volvo Penta’s latest D6 propulsion package set new standards for high-speed vessels Volvo Penta and Swedish boatbuilder Marell have joined forces to create the new Marell M15 patrol boat. Equipped with Volvo Penta’s latest D6 engine and DPI system, the vessel is tailor-made from helm-to-prop to set a new standard for high-speed operations. Volvo Penta’s …

11 Sep 2019

Saab Presents First Gripen E to Brazil

Saab has taken another important step in the delivery of Gripen E to the Brazilian customer. Marked by a ceremony in Linköping, Sweden, on 10 September, the first Brazilian Gripen E aircraft was delivered to start the flight test programme. Initially flight tests will be performed in Sweden and by the end of 2020, the …

4 Sep 2019

Micael Johansson new President and CEO of Saab

Saab’s Board of Directors has today appointed Micael Johansson as President and CEO of Saab. Micael Johansson will take up his position on October 23, replacing Håkan Buskhe, who earlier has announced his resignation as CEO. Micael Johansson has been deputy CEO and Senior Executive Vice President of Saab since January 2017. Micael Johansson started …

4 Sep 2019

Germany to equip new coastal patrol vessels with BAE Systems’ 57mm guns,#BAE Systems Bofors

BAE Systems has been selected by the vessel contractor to provide the German federal police force, Bundespolizei, with three 57mm naval guns for its three new 86m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built by Fassmer shipyard. The gun systems, known as the Bofors 57 Mk3, will support the maritime arm of the Bundespolizei that monitors the …

26 Aug 2019

First Brazilian Gripen E Completes its First Flight

Saab today (August 26) completed a successful first flight with the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft, 39-6001. At 2.41 pm CET on August 26, the Gripen E aircraft took off on its maiden flight flown by Saab test pilot Richard Ljungberg. The aircraft operated from Saab´s airfield in Linköping, Sweden. The duration of the …

23 Aug 2019

Saab to continue supporting Australian Army’s GBAD and C-RAM capability

Saab has received an order from the Australian Army to extend the support of their Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems until 2022. This ensures the availability and effectiveness of these important capabilities, which are fielded by 16th Regt, Royal Australian Artillery. Under the contract Saab will provide …

19 Aug 2019

Saab Signs Contract to provide Belgium with a Combat Training Centre

Saab has signed a supply contract with the Belgian MoD for the deliveries of training systems to the Belgian Army. The order value is approximately SEK 160 million and deliveries will take place in 2021. The contract includes providing a complete training centre with infantry simulators, anti-tank simulators, vehicle systems and communication systems for controlling, …

19 Jul 2019

Saab Comments on Swedish-UK Future Combat Air Announcement

On 18 July 2019, the governments of Sweden and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding co-operation on future combat air systems. Saab views the agreement as a starting point for exploring the opportunity for joint development of a future combat air system, which will also read across into the continued long-term …