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9 Oct 2014

Technology Woman of the Year has highflying plans

Karin Nilsdotter, CEO of Spaceport Sweden, has been named the 2014 Technology Woman of the Year. She has been awarded the prize in recognition for her activities in promoting Swedish technology and innovation by developing technology products and world class services in this area. The award is presented by defence and security company Saab as …

9 Oct 2014

Saab awarded contract for civil marine traffic services system in Hong Kong

Defence and security company Saab has been awarded the contract to completely renew the existing Hong Kong Vessel Traffic Services System by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The order value is MSEK 360 (HKD 400 million). The Vessel Traffic Services System enables operators of the Hong Kong Marine Department to monitor the …

9 Oct 2014

4C Strategies supports UNDP with Risk Management

In order to improve organisational resilience in light of its new strategic plan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has engaged 4C Strategies to assist in defining a Risk and Resilience Framework. The framework will provide guidelines as to how UNDP can successfully meet or exceed its objectives as outlined in the 2014-2017 Strategic Plan …

6 Oct 2014

Robert Limmergård cited in Defense News

On the 5th of October was Robert Limmergård cited in Defense News in regards to the governments announcement to close down the Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency. The article is available here.

2 Oct 2014

Saab receives design and integration order of healthcare capability for Norwegian support vessel

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from DSME, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. to design and integrate healthcare capability aboard a Norwegian support vessel. The Norwegian Navy has ordered a support vessel from the South Korean shipyard DSME, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. The support vessel will provide …

29 Sep 2014

Saab receives ROV system order from FMV for the Swedish Navy

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten ROV systems (Remotely Operated Vehicle), which will be deployed operationally for seabed surveys, inspections, light underwater operations and recovery of objects. Saab will fulfil the deliveries using the Seaeye Falcon system, which is being adapted to meet …

16 May 2014

Czech Republic extends Gripen contract with Sweden

The defence and security company Saab welcomes the signing of a new Gripen lease agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and Sweden. According to the contract, signed today, the Czech Republic will continue to operate 14 Gripen C/D another 12 years, until at least 2027. The partnership is a contract between two governments, …

8 May 2014

Saab Skeldar UAS lands a further key ISR-capability

The latest addition to Skeldar’s ISR-capabilities is its integration with another fielded Saab product, the Multi-Sensor Intelligence Cell (MSIC). The MSIC is a flexible ground-based system developed by defence and security company Saab to collect, process, analyse and report intelligence data; providing the functional layers layers between airborne surveillance units and C4I systems. By integrating …

7 May 2014

Saab signs E-Jet agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace

Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with Germany’s Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for landing gear equipment across the complete Embraer E-Jet family of regional aircraft. Saab’s business area Support and Services has a well-known and long-established expertise within the field of aircraft component maintenance. Saab …

4 Apr 2014

Saab successfully completes flight test with IRST for Gripen E

Defence and security company Saab has successfully performed the first flight with the new sensor IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) which will feature in Gripen E, according to schedule. The IRST does not emit a signal and can, without revealing the aircraft’s own position, silently detect, track and identify all types of targets. “The …

31 Mar 2014

Saab signs Support Contract with the British Army

Defence and security company Saab and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a 3 year contract for support and service of the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator System (DFWES), used by the British Army. The order amounts to MSEK 220. Since 1994, Saab has supplied and operationally supported the DFWES system which is …

20 Mar 2014

Saab Grintek Defence celebrates Exporter Award for 2nd year running

Saab Grintek Defence (SGD) is celebrating well-deserved recognition following the second annual South Africa Premier Business Awards, where it was announced as the winner of the Exporter Award for second year running. The SA Premier Business Awards celebrates business excellence in South Africa and is organised by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in …