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15 Feb 2017

Saab Offers World Class Sensor Package for Indian Tejas LCA, #Saabgroup

Defence and security company Saab offers a fighter sensor package for the Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft. The package consist of a state-of-the-art Saab AESA fighter radar closely integrated with a compact electronic warfare suite using Gallium Nitride based AESA technology. Saab, in partnership with Indian industry, offers a solution that will bring the …

10 Feb 2017

Saab and Aalto University Sign a Ten-Year Cooperation Agreement

Defence and security company Saab and Aalto University have signed an agreement for a ten-year programme with the aim of strengthening their research cooperation, especially in long-term sensor technology research. Aalto University and Saab have been working together in this field for some time, and the newly signed agreement further strengthens this cooperation. The total …

2 Feb 2017

T-Kartor received fantastic feedback at DGI Conference

Last week the Defence Geospatial Intelligence Conference was held at QEII Conference Centre in London. The take home message from DGI was; getting the right data at the right time to the right user. Read more here.

2 Feb 2017

T-Kartor received fantastic feedback at DGI Conference

Last week the Defence Geospatial Intelligence Conference was held at QEII Conference Centre in London. The take home message from DGI was; getting the right data at the right time to the right user. Read more here.

26 Jan 2017

Curaçao Ports Authority live with Saab’s KleinPort system

Defence and security company Saab has announced that, as of 1 January 2017, the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) and its tug operating affiliate KTK, are officially in operation with their new KleinPort port management information system. CPA and KTK are using the KleinPort system to schedule, manage and track vessel operations, allocate tugs, pilots and …

23 Jan 2017

Saab Expands Partnership with Akaer in Brazil

Defence and security company Saab has acquired another 10 per cent of shares, reaching 25 per cent of stakes, in Akaer, one of the largest companies within development of aeronautical projects in Brazil. In conjunction with the expansion of the Saab-Akaer partnership, Akaer acquires 100 per cent of the shares of the Space and Defense …

11 Jan 2017

GKN Aerospace and Swedish FMV extend agreement for Gripen RM12 Engine

(2017-01-10) GKN Aerospace has gained a three year contract extension worth over USD$175M, covering the technical product support, maintenance and parts supply for the Gripen RM12 Engines used in Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic and Thailand. The Performance Based Logistics (PBL) agreement, with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) extends the company’s existing work on this …

9 Jan 2017

BAE Systems to deliver vehicle mounted mortar systems to Swedish Army

BAE Systems has received a 575 million SEK ($68 million) contract for the installation of vehicle mounted mortar systems on Swedish Army CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The installation of the company’s mortar system, known as Mjölner, on 40 CV90s will considerably increase the indirect fire capability of the vehicles to support mechanized battalions. “The delivery …

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 …