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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 …

18 Mar 2015

Saab comments on the Swedish government’s announced investments in the next generation submarine, A26

Defence and security company Saab welcomes the Swedish Minister of Defence, Peter Hultqvist’s, announcement to invest in two submarines of the next generation, A26, of a total amount of SEK 8,2 billion. The Swedish minister made the announcement in Karlskrona, Sweden. Today, the Swedish Minister of Defence, Peter Hultqvist, announced that the government, on Thursday, …

16 Mar 2015

Saab Receives Order for Carl-Gustaf Components

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract on deliveries of components for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order amounts to SEK 123 million and comprises components for the Carl-Gustaf system, a modern and effective ground support weapon system. The contract also includes an option for additional orders with a total value of …

13 Mar 2015

Saab’s Annual Report for 2014 Now Available

Defence and security company Saab’s annual report 2014 is as of today available. The annual report describes, among other things, Saab’s business, strategy and financial development. The printed version will be distributed to shareholders who have requested it at the end of March, and it can also be ordered through www.saabgroup.com, Investor Relations. For further …

12 Mar 2015

Thomas Cook chooses Exonaut™ to take its risk management to the next level

Global travel operator Thomas Cook Group plc has selected 4C Strategies as its technology provider for enterprise risk management. The £8.5 billion turnover business will use 4C’s Exonaut™ Risk and Incident Manager (RIM) tool to support its approach to managing risk over the next five years. “We are thrilled to be working with this FTSE …

10 Mar 2015

Third Airport in Sweden to be Operated by Saab Remote Tower Solution

Defence and security company Saab, announces that Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider (LFV), will commission Saab Remote Tower solution at Linköping Airport, Sweden. This will be the third airport in Sweden implementing the pioneering Remote Tower solution. LFV has placed an order on Saab to implement Remote Tower solution at Linköping Airport. “We are committed …

9 Mar 2015

Saab Receives Order for Carl-Gustaf Components

Defence and security company Saab have signed a contract on further deliveries of components for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order has a total value of SEK 127 million and comprises components for ammunition to the Carl-Gustaf system, a modern and effective ground support weapon system. The contract also includes an option for additional …

25 Feb 2015

Saab Selects AEL Sistemas as a New Gripen Supplier in Brazil

Defence and security company Saab has selected AEL Sistemas (AEL) as a new supplier for the Gripen NG in Brazil. AEL will provide the wide area display (WAD) and the head-up display (HUD), which will be integrated in the Gripen NG for Brazil as part of the F-X2 contract. The WAD and HUD development programme …