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BAE Systems wins U.S. Army’s CATV competition, receives $278 million contract

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – August 22, 2022 – BAE Systems’ Beowulf has won the U.S. Army’s competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts and contractor logistics support. The win further confirms BAE Systems as the industry leader in the …

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 …

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 …

Labatus AB

Labatus was founded in 2005 and is a software company that specializes in test and certification. Labatus offers test expertise in a wide range including development of test, test strategies and methodology and has a long experience from test automation and analysis of test data. Labatus is also conducting test training and assist our customers …

Saab Signs Contract for Two Signal Intelligence Ships for Poland

Saab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armament Agency for design, production and support of two ships for Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) for Poland. The total order value corresponds to approximately EUR 620 million with deliveries planned during 2027.  The order is expected to be booked by Saab before year end. A …

Mobile Camouflage System in use by the U.S. Army in Europe

The U.S. Army´s 2nd Cavarly Regiment, stationed in Vilsek, Germany, is now evaluating Saab’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) on their Stryker fighting vehicles. This is the first field evaluation of the MCS conducted by the U.S. Army. The MCS, from Saab’s business unit Barracuda, provides constant protection to vehicles when stationary, while on the …

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 …

Micropol delivers FALCON to the Royal Dutch Air Force

The first defence and trade agreement between the Netherlands and Sweden was signed already in 1614. Today we are pleased to announce that Micropol has been selected to provide the FALCON expanded beam system to the Royal Dutch Air Force. Much thanks to the exceptional optical performance of the FALCON, but also due to surveillance …

Kongsberg Maritime signs 200 MNOK contract to supply propeller systems for five Spanish naval frigates

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract worth NOK 200 million with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to supply propeller systems for five F110 frigates, currently in construction for the Spanish Navy. These next-generation vessels are designed to follow on from Navantia’s successful F100 frigate, bringing together state-of-the-art technologies to create a ship for the 21st century. Destined …

Saab to Deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 to the U.S. Army

Saab and the U.S. Army have signed a multi-year framework agreement for delivery of the Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapon system (designated M3E1 in the US). The first delivery order amounts to USD 19 million (Approximately 170 MSEK) with deliveries expected in 2019.   The recently signed framework contract has a duration of 3 years and gives …

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 …

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. …