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SDATS Takes Over Remotely Operated Air Traffic Control in Sweden

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS), a joint-venture between Saab and LFV, will take over responsibility for air traffic control of the Swedish airports of Örnsköldsvik and Sundsvall-Timrå, starting 1 January 2019. Saab and LFV, the Swedish air navigation service provider, have jointly developed a cutting-edge system, including an operational concept, which facilitates remotely operated …

Saab and FMV Sign Contract for New Gripen E Equipment

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding new equipment for Gripen E. This is a supplementary contract to the previous Gripen E contract, and is valued to approximately SEK 430 million. The original contract, regarding development and modification of Gripen E, signed with FMV in February 2013, was based …

Saab’s Support Contract for UK’s Arthur Weapon Locating System Extended

Saab has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence extending by one year the logistical support contract first signed in 2015 for the Arthur weapon locating system. Saab delivered the first Arthur systems to the UK 15 years ago, where it is known as the Mobile Artillery Monitoring Battlefield Asset (MAMBA). Arthur is …

Saab Receives Order from Sweden for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for deliveries of ammunition for the recoilless Carl-Gustaf® rifle. The order value is approximately SEK 800 million and deliveries will take place 2023-2025. The order is placed within a framework agreement, which was updated in April 2022, and allows FMV to place orders …

Saab Launches CoastControl, the Next Level of Coastal Security at IDEX 2017

Defence and security company Saab has launched CoastControl, a comprehensive solution to make the work of coast guards around the world more efficient and more effective. It combines a full suite of surveillance and communications products with a strong workflow management tool that helps coastal security personnel to stay ahead of any situation. CoastControl integrates …

MW Group conducts strategic acquisition of Third Generation Network Services (3GNS) AB

The Nordic company group – MW Group continues its growth journey by acquiring Third Generation Network Services (3GNS) AB and integrating it into the business unit MW Field Services. The acquisition is a part of the company’s expansion strategy to in practice, take responsibility for developing, building, and ensuring the operation of socially critical functions …

Saab Receives Australian Order for Carl-Gustaf M4

Saab has received an order for deliveries of the new Carl-Gustaf® M4 multi-role weapon system to the Australian Army. This is Saab´s sixth customer for the Carl-Gustaf M4 system since its launch in late 2014. Deliveries will take place during 2020. The new version retains all the effectiveness and versatility of the proven Carl-Gustaf system …

Saab Receives RBS 70 NG Order for the Czech Republic’s Armed Forces

Saab has signed a contract to supply The Armed Forces of the Czech Republic with RBS 70 NG, the latest generation of the RBS 70 man-portable air defence system. The order is valued at 365 MSEK and deliveries will take place in 2020 and 2021.   In addition to the system itself, the order also …

Saab to Deliver Communication System to Norwegian Coast Guard Vessels, #Saabgroup

Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group AS to take on the communication integrator role for the Norwegian Coast Guard project P6615. Saab will provide the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three newly ordered vessels with Saab’s complete Integrated Communication System, TactiCall, consisting of both internal and external communication. “The third generation of TactiCall is able …

Micropol Fiberoptic receives first order for new expanded beam connector, transferring 40Gbit/s

Micropol Fiberoptic is pleased to announce that the first orders for the recently introduced 40Gbit/s version of the FALCON expanded beam connector has been received from UK customer Mercury Computer Systems. As far as known, the FALCON is the only expanded beam connector on the market that are approved to transfer 40Gbit/s over one channel. …

SAAB’S RESULTS JANUARY-JUNE 2018

Saab presents the results for January-June 2018. Statement by the President and CEO Håkan Buskhe: Efficient project execution in focus Demand for high-tech defence and security solutions remained strong in the first half of 2018. Security concerns and rapid technological developments have led to increased investment in defence materiel in many regions of the world. …

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 …