Member news

29 Oct 2014

Saab achieves Initial Operating Capability Milestone for Seventh Runway Status Lights Deployment

Defence and security company Saab has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Runway Status Lights (RWSL) program has achieved the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) milestone at seven airports in the U.S.. IOC indicates the system is fully operational for Air Traffic Control purposes. RWSL, being deployed to a total of 17 airports nationwide, enhances …

27 Oct 2014

Saab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) covering the development and production of 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force. The total order value is approximately SEK 39.3 billion. Saab and COMAER have also signed an Industrial …

23 Oct 2014

Saab at Euronaval 2014

Saab will participate at Euronaval 2014, held from 27-31 October at the Le Bourget exhibition centre, Paris. Saab is pleased to takes its place at this international naval and maritime event as a first tier global supplier of advanced naval vessels and systems. Ted Ackerstierna, head of the Saab’s naval segment in Western Europe welcomes …

16 Oct 2014

Saab receives order for Gripen E support and maintenance systems

Defence and security company Saab has received an order for Gripen E role equipment, along with support and maintenance equipment. The value of the order amounts to approx. SEK 5.8 billion. The order is part of Saab’s existing agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering activity for the Gripen E from 2013 to …

16 Oct 2014

Invitation to press and analyst meeting – presentation of Saab’s January-September Interim Report 2014

Defence and security company Saab is pleased to invite press, financial analysts and investors to the presentation of Saab’s interim report for the period January-September and the third quarter 2014. The report will be published on Thursday, 23 October 2014 at 7.30 (CET). The press and analyst conference starts at 10.00 (CET) The press and …

13 Oct 2014

Saab receives order from FMV to overhaul the submarine HMS Halland

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to overhaul the submarine HMS Halland. The order covers the period 2014-2015 and is valued at MSEK 130. The order is part of the letter of intent regarding the Swedish armed forces’ underwater capability, which was announced on 9 …

13 Oct 2014

Saab launches Next Generation Carl Gustaf M4 at AUSA

Defence and security company Saab is proud to present the newly-developed next generation Carl-Gustaf M4 at the 2014 Association of the U.S. Army exhibition in Washington D.C. The Carl-Gustaf M4, known in the U.S. as M3A1 MAAWS, is the latest man-portable shoulder-launched multi-role weapon system from Saab designed to provide users with flexible capability and …

10 Oct 2014

Saab issues 5 year Floating Rate Note

Defence and security company Saab (SAAB B) today issued a 5 year Floating Rate Note (FRN) under the existing Medium Term Note programme (MTN). The FRN amounts to MSEK 400, with maturity on 19 December 2019. The programme’s total size is SEK 3 billion and in total Saab has now issued SEK 2 billion under …

10 Oct 2014

T-Kartor and partners deliver Toronto wayfinding pilot

In Toronto, T-Kartor and project partners Steer Davies Gleave, Swerhun, Future Systems and DIALOG have delivered a wayfinding prototype in the Bay Street/Queen Street area of the Financial District. Read more here.

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 …