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ÅAC Microtec secures follow-on order from Airbus UK

ÅAC has secured a second order with Airbus Defence and Space in UK to supply power subsystems for the ground testing of the ExoMars rover worth 1.1 MSEK. This is the second of the two orders for this type of equipment with a total order value of 2.2 MSEK. Following the first order, press released …

Expando Wins 20 MSEK Rugged Computing Contracts in the Nordics

PRESS RELEASE – 12 MARS 2024 07:18 Expando today announces the successful acquisition of three substantial contracts, totaling SEK 20 million, with three prominent Nordic defense companies. These agreements involve the provision of rugged servers, board computers, and components, all tailored for highly advanced naval, missile and surveillance platforms, respectively. This further strengthens Expando’s reputation …

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 …

Czech Pilots Reach 20,000 Gripen Flight Hours

Defence and security company Saab participated in the 2015 NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days at Ostrava, Czech Republic earlier this month. At this event, Czech Gripen pilots were honoured for reaching the milestone of 20,000 Gripen flight hours. Their successful recent operational deployments for NATO to Iceland and the Baltic States were also …

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 …

Scandinavian Astor Group AB

Scandinavian Astor Group – an introduction Scandinavian Astor Group a distinguished Swedish powerhouse in the realm of defense and security, is a trusted partner for cutting-edge products, top-notch services, and innovative technical solutions. The group has two business areas: Astor Tech and Astor Industries. Astor Tech sells finished products directly to end customers, such as …

Saab receives support order for Norway’s Combat Training Centre

Saab has received an order from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Organisation regarding support, service and maintenance for the Combat Training Centre in Rena. The order value is approximately SEK 190 million and the contract period is 2024-2027. The contract also includes on-site support for four additional training and simulation locations in Norway, as well as …

Saab’s New Electronic Attack Jammer Pod in the Air

Saab carried out the first flight tests with its new advanced Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP) with successful results on 4 November 2019. The pod’s interfaces with the aircraft’s hardware and software as well as cockpit control and monitoring were tested during the flight.   The purpose of Saab’s new EAJP pod is to protect …

New Head of Saab Market Area Asia Pacific, #Saabgroup

Defence and security company Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as new head of Market Area Asia Pacific from 1 January 2018. Dean Rosenfield is today the Managing Director of Saab Australia. In his present role, Dean has been working to grow and diversify the local business. Since taking over in March 2013 the Australian business …

Saab supplying Sweden with firefighting capabilities

Saab has received an order from MSB, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, regarding Sweden’s aerial firefighting capabilities. The contract is valid during the years 2020-2023. The order is for the capability to fight fires with two firefighting aircraft, from 1 April to 30 September, through to 2023. Under the contract there is also the opportunity …

Håkan Buskhe elected Vice-Chairman of the Board in AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe

Håkan Buskhe, President and CEO of Saab was today elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board in AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe, ASD. “With the current challenging European security environment, the industry will play an ever growing role. Cross-border collaboration, fostering innovation to help build new defence capabilities is a key contribution in making …

Saab Signs Support Agreement for SK60

Saab has extended its support and maintenance agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces regarding the SK60 trainer aircraft, which is used for pilot training. The contract is valid from 1 July 2020 up to 2025, with 2026 as an optional year. The initial order value amounts to MSEK 875. The extended support agreement means that …