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Arexis – New electronic warfare family from Saab, #Saabgroup

Defence and security company Saab provides electronic warfare (EW) systems to customers worldwide. The latest addition to its extensive EW portfolio is a product family called Arexis. Saab is currently in the final stages of development of a new family of Electronic Warfare (EW) self-protection systems called Arexis. One version of Arexis is the on-board …

Saab Receives Order for Two GlobalEye for Sweden

Saab has today signed a contract with and received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The order includes two GlobalEye aircraft with deliveries planned during 2027. The order value is approximately SEK 7.3 billion and the contract period is 2022-2027. The contract …

Poseidon Diving Systems AB

Poseidon, a leading authority in breathing technology, operates as a leading manufacturer of diving equipment from its factory in Gothenburg. Well known worldwide, Poseidon caters to professional users with a comprehensive range of products, including rebreathers, regulators, emergency breathing systems (EBS), computers, control systems and a comprehensive range of diving accessories. Distinguished by its commitment …

Gripen E Flies with Meteor

In October, Saab successfully completed a test flight by a Gripen E aircraft with the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) for the first time. The flight included two Meteor missiles and the Gripen E aircraft (designated 39-8) was operated from Saab’s airfield at Linköping, Sweden. “The aircraft continues to perform as smoothly as …

Saab Receives Order from the U.S. for Sea Giraffe MMR

Saab has received an additional order from the U.S. Navy for the Sea Giraffe Multi Mode Radar (MMR) for the Coast Guard’s offshore patrol cutter.  This additional order exercises an option on an existing contract which was initially awarded in 2017 and includes multiple line item options for additional Sea Giraffe MMR systems.  The initial …

ÅAC Microtec strengthens organization

In order to meet an expected rapid growth in terms of both revenue and order intake during 2014, ÅAC Microtec AB announce the following appointments. Björn Åstrand has been appointed as CEO. Björn has over 35 years of experience from the aerospace industry and is also a member of the company board. In additions to …

Czech Republic extends Gripen contract with Sweden

The defence and security company Saab welcomes the signing of a new Gripen lease agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and Sweden. According to the contract, signed today, the Czech Republic will continue to operate 14 Gripen C/D another 12 years, until at least 2027. The partnership is a contract between two governments, …

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 …

Saab Opens a Centre in the UK for Future Combat Air

Saab is to create a new FCAS centre in the United Kingdom as a hub for our participation in the FCAS (Future Combat Air Systems) programme. Saab is committed to build a long term relationship with the UK related to FCAS by investing initially 50 MGBP. The UK and Sweden signed a MoU on FCAS …

BAE Systems receives contract for 20 additional CV90 Mjölner mortar systems for Swedish Army

PRESSRELEASE This new order for 20 additional CV90 mortar systems for the Swedish Army brings the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025. ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden — Jan. 27, 2023 — BAE Systems has received a contract modification from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to build 20 additional CV90 mortar …

Sweden Submits Gripen Proposal to Bulgaria

On 1 October, the Swedish Defence Material Administration submitted the Swedish Gripen proposal to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The Swedish offer consists of eight new fully NATO-interoperable Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to equip the Bulgarian Air Force. The Swedish offer consists of eight new NATO interoperable Gripen aircraft with the latest MS20 configuration, which …

Saab Receives Order for Upgrade of Gripen C/D

Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have today signed a contract and Saab has received an order to ensure the continued operability of and provide capability enhancements to the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The order value is approximately SEK 3.5 billion and the contract period is 2023-2029. The contract also includes …