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21 Sep 2015

Czech Pilots Reach 20,000 Gripen Flight Hours

Defence and security company Saab participated in the 2015 NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days at Ostrava, Czech Republic earlier this month. At this event, Czech Gripen pilots were honoured for reaching the milestone of 20,000 Gripen flight hours. Their successful recent operational deployments for NATO to Iceland and the Baltic States were also …

15 Sep 2015

New BVS10 Beowulf all-terrain vehicle — poetry in motion

A new BAE Systems all-terrain vehicle which can reach more places and carry more cargo than any other vehicle of its kind, is making its debut at DSEI in London this week. The new vehicle, called “Beowulf,” is based on the Company’s revered Viking BvS10 fighting, troop-carrying and logistics vehicle that was initially designed in …

8 Sep 2015

Norwegian Avinor Selects WAM From Saab

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Avinor Air Navigation Services (Avinor ANS), Norway’s air navigation service provider, to deploy multilateration technology for air traffic surveillance coverage across all of Norway along with surface surveillance for Norwegian Airports. Avinor’s NORWAM system will provide air traffic surveillance data to the ARTAS (advanced surveillance data …

8 Sep 2015

Saab At DSEi 2015

Defence and security company Saab is proud to participate in London’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition from 15-18 September 2015. At DSEI 2015 Saab will exhibit its full range of capabilities across the air, land and sea sectors to show how its broad portfolio of advanced, integrated solutions come together to meet the …

4 Sep 2015

Belfast Harbour Goes Live With KleinPort

Saab has commissioned its first Port Management Information System in the UK. As of September 1st, 2015, Belfast Harbour Commission commenced live operations with its KleinPort system. The Harbour is using KleinPort to manage and track its vessel operations and services, record cargo data, generate billing and execute data analysis and reporting. Belfast Harbour Commissioners …

17 Jun 2015

First Omnideck 6 deployed

Straight off the back of a successful military focused ITEC 2015, Omnifinity have now taken its first stride in the professional services industry by supplying an Omnideck 6 to Transport Catapult Systems, who focus primarily on solving the big transportation problems of the future. The delivery is the first of its kind and means the …

5 Jun 2015

CybAero successfully performs factory acceptance tests

CybAero, which develops and manufactures remotely piloted helicopter systems, received an order in January 2014 for three systems to China Customs. The systems will be based on three new ships and used for applications such as customs control, port management and anti-smuggling operations. CybAero completed the tests and trials for the first system which will …

20 May 2015

BAE Systems Wins 40 Mk4 Naval Gun Contract for Brazil

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to produce and deliver five Bofors 40 Mk4 Naval Guns for the Brazilian Navy’s 500T “Macae” Class Patrol Vessels. The 40 Mk4 gun is the latest naval version of the successful Bofors 40mm Gun that is used by many Navies and Coast Guards around the world. “The versatility …

13 May 2015

Saab at IMDEX Asia 2015

Defence and security company Saab will have a strong presence at IMDEX Asia 2015, the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and conference in Singapore, 19-21 May. Saab will show a full range of systems and solutions for air, surface and sea. IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show. Saab attends to meet with …

7 May 2015

Exonaut enhances Capability Development at Combined Joint Staff Exercise 15

With over 1000 National and International participants, training was delivered across multiple locations to prepare Staff Officers for peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. During the exercise, Exonaut was used to command and control the scenario and to track the performance of the participating headquarters. “Thanks to Exonaut’s efficient performance tracking capability, we were able to …

24 Apr 2015

Saab Signs Contract with Brazil on Weapon Acquisition for Gripen NG

Defence and security company Saab and the Brazilian Ministry of Defence, through the Aeronautics Command (COMAER), have signed a contract for Gripen NG weapon acquisition. The total order value is approximately USD 245 million. The order is expected to be booked by Saab during the second half of 2015. The weapon acquisition contract includes weapon …

8 Apr 2015

CybAero granted export license for demonstration flights in China

First North-listed CybAero, which develops and manufactures remotely piloted aircraft systems, has been granted a temporary export license by ISP (Inspectorate of Strategic Products) for demonstration flights in China. These demonstration flights will be jointly carried out with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in April and May for selected potential clients. In July …