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9 Jan 2017

Dutch CV90s first NATO combat vehicles to receive active protection

(161223) BAE Systems has received a contract from the Netherlands for the testing and verification of Active Protection Systems (APS) on its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Active Protection is an advanced solution consisting of countermeasures that can intercept incoming rocket-propelled grenades, anti-tank missiles, and other threats to increase crew and vehicle survivability. BAE Systems, the …

5 Jan 2017

Combitech to be majority shareholder in Norway’s Watchcom

The technology consultancy firm Combitech has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Norwegian cyber security company, Watchcom. Through this acquisition, Combitech will strengthen its position as a forerunner in the Cyber Security sector in the Nordic region and will expand its operations in Norway. Combitech, an independent subsidiary of the defence …

8 Dec 2016

Saab Grintek Defence Wins South African Exporter Award 2016

Defence and security company Saab’s local South African defence and security company Saab Grintek Defence (SGD) was once again awarded the Exporter Award at the 4th annual SA Premier Business Awards held in Johannesburg, on 6 December 2016. The SA Premier Business Awards acknowledges business excellence in South Africa and is organised by the Department …

21 Nov 2016

Marine Jet Power Announces New Executive Leadership

(Uppsala 2016-11-18) Magnus Sörenson has been appointed new CEO of Marine Jet Power, starting on 1 December 2016. He succeeds former interim CEO Stefan Tingström. Magnus joined Marine Jet Power in January 2016 as EVP Sales & Marketing. He is Naval Architect (M.Sc.) and has over 15 years’ experience within shipbuilding, shipping and defence. His …

21 Nov 2016

Saab Receives Upgrade Orders for U.S. Army Training Systems

Defence and Security company Saab has received three orders from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEOSTRI). Saab will now provide OSAG 2.0 interoperability upgrades for the U.S. 7th ATC’s Deployable Instrumentation System – Europe (DISE) and the Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (CVTESS) to meet U.S. Army and …

19 Oct 2016

Saab Receives Order from SIMMAD for Giraffe AMB Spares and Support Contract

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with SIMMAD (integrated structure for the operational maintenance of the aeronautics equipment of the French Ministry of Defence) for spare parts and support contract for Giraffe AMB. The contract is for an ordering period of 17 months and a performance period of 34 months, commencing on …

17 Oct 2016

Saab Presents Its Underwater Warfare Solutions at Euronaval

Defence and security company Saab displays its wide range of underwater warfare solutions at Euronaval 2016 in Paris. With new systems and technology, Saab is ready for the underwater challenges of the 21st century. The underwater challenges facing modern navies are becoming increasingly broad and complex: mines, improved explosive devices (IEDs), acts of terrorism, and …

12 Oct 2016

Saab at Euronaval 2016

Defence and security company Saab displays its broad range of naval capabilities at Euronaval 2016, Paris together with daily mini talks and press briefings at the Saab stand, F8-G9. Saab’s leading naval technologies are based on centuries of experience and are always at the forefront when anticipating future needs. They enable forces to counter any …

29 Sep 2016

4C Strategies signs military contract worth 5 MUSD

4C Strategies have received an order with a total value of 5 MUSD to support a NATO nation military client. Exonaut™, 4C Strategies’ unique training capability development solution, will enable evidence-based decision making whilst delivering significant savings and providing a transparent view of training readiness to the client. Leader in military training capability development 4C …

23 Sep 2016

Kitron strengthens cooperation with Aidon OY

Kitron has received orders for Aidon RF communication modules with a value for Kitron of more than NOK 100 million. The orders will be fulfilled during the next three years and increases the current business scope with Aidon. Production will take place at Kitron’s plant in Kaunas, Lithuania. Aidon’s open-architecture-based smart metering systems and new …

22 Sep 2016

Saab to provide shipboard air traffic radar systems for U.S. Navy

Saab Defense and Security USA has received an order from the U.S. Navy to provide the AN/SPN-50 (V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radar. The first award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the program includes the initial procurement of three radars over a four-year period. The radar will be deployed to the US …

21 Sep 2016

Live Firing Of The New Carl-Gustaf M4 In The United Kingdom

Defence and security company Saab successfully demonstrated the new Carl-Gustaf M4 during the British Army’s Close Combat Symposium live firing demonstration at West Lavington, England on 20 July. The purpose of the Close Combat Symposium was to examine future capability requirements for ground manoeuvre combat forces, both mounted and dismounted, as well as to identify …