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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 …

Saab Receives Upgrade Orders for U.S. Army Training Systems

Defence and Security company Saab has received three orders from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEOSTRI). Saab will now provide OSAG 2.0 interoperability upgrades for the U.S. 7th ATC’s Deployable Instrumentation System – Europe (DISE) and the Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (CVTESS) to meet U.S. Army and …

Saab Receives Order from SIMMAD for Giraffe AMB Spares and Support Contract

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with SIMMAD (integrated structure for the operational maintenance of the aeronautics equipment of the French Ministry of Defence) for spare parts and support contract for Giraffe AMB. The contract is for an ordering period of 17 months and a performance period of 34 months, commencing on …

Saab Presents Its Underwater Warfare Solutions at Euronaval

Defence and security company Saab displays its wide range of underwater warfare solutions at Euronaval 2016 in Paris. With new systems and technology, Saab is ready for the underwater challenges of the 21st century. The underwater challenges facing modern navies are becoming increasingly broad and complex: mines, improved explosive devices (IEDs), acts of terrorism, and …

Saab at Euronaval 2016

Defence and security company Saab displays its broad range of naval capabilities at Euronaval 2016, Paris together with daily mini talks and press briefings at the Saab stand, F8-G9. Saab’s leading naval technologies are based on centuries of experience and are always at the forefront when anticipating future needs. They enable forces to counter any …

4C Strategies signs military contract worth 5 MUSD

4C Strategies have received an order with a total value of 5 MUSD to support a NATO nation military client. Exonaut™, 4C Strategies’ unique training capability development solution, will enable evidence-based decision making whilst delivering significant savings and providing a transparent view of training readiness to the client. Leader in military training capability development 4C …

Kitron strengthens cooperation with Aidon OY

Kitron has received orders for Aidon RF communication modules with a value for Kitron of more than NOK 100 million. The orders will be fulfilled during the next three years and increases the current business scope with Aidon. Production will take place at Kitron’s plant in Kaunas, Lithuania. Aidon’s open-architecture-based smart metering systems and new …

Saab to provide shipboard air traffic radar systems for U.S. Navy

Saab Defense and Security USA has received an order from the U.S. Navy to provide the AN/SPN-50 (V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radar. The first award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the program includes the initial procurement of three radars over a four-year period. The radar will be deployed to the US …

Live Firing Of The New Carl-Gustaf M4 In The United Kingdom

Defence and security company Saab successfully demonstrated the new Carl-Gustaf M4 during the British Army’s Close Combat Symposium live firing demonstration at West Lavington, England on 20 July. The purpose of the Close Combat Symposium was to examine future capability requirements for ground manoeuvre combat forces, both mounted and dismounted, as well as to identify …

Aqeri launches new rugged displays for tough environments

Aqeri, Swedish producer of rugged computer and communication equipment for extreme environments, introduces two new in-house developed displays. Aqeri offers a wide range of multi-function rugged LCD displays perfectly suited for Army, Navy, Air Force or other demanding applications that require reliable components to achieve critical operations. The two new displays are designed for use …

Saab Continues To Enhance The Australian Army’s Ground-Based Air Defence Capability

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Defence Force to upgrade the Army’s RBS 70 ground-based air defence weapon system and Giraffe AMB radar. The contract has a combined value of approximately AUD32.5 million. Delivered under the AIR 90 programme, the existing Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability of the …

Saab Receives Order From FMV For Carl-Gustaf Ammunition

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for deliveries of Carl-Gustaf ammunition to the Swedish Army. The order value amounts to approximately SEK122 million and final delivery will take place during 2017. Since 1948, the Carl-Gustaf multi-purpose weapon system has been supporting dismounted infantry around the …