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BAE Systems CV90 bid fulfills all key Czech MoD requirements

On Sept. 1, BAE Systems submitted a bid, in partnership with state-owned defense integrator VOP CZ s.p., to the Czech Republic to deliver a new fleet of 210 CV90 vehicles in seven variants within the Czech MoD’s budget, on time and to schedule. BAE Systems’ bid to replace the Czech Army’s legacy BVP-II vehicles is …

Saab Receives U.S. Government Order for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition

Saab has received an ammunition order from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for the Carl-Gustaf® man-portable weapon system. The total order value is $16 million (approximately 145 MSEK). Deliveries will take place in 2020. The order, covering multiple ammunition types for the Carl-Gustaf 84-mm recoilless rifle system known in the U.S. as M3 MAAWS …

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 …

Second GlobalEye Takes to the Sky

Saab completed a successful first flight with the second GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft on 3 January. The second GlobalEye aircraft took off for the first time at 11.00 am on 3 January from Saab’s airfield in Linköping. GlobalEye, which is based on a modified Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft with a suite of advanced …

Saab Offers Gripen to Finland

Supported by Sweden, Saab has today submitted its proposal for the Finnish HX fighter procurement to the Finnish defence procurement agency, the Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces. The proposal comprises 64 Gripen aircraft, both single-seat Gripen E and dual-seat Gripen F, and is the formal response to the customer’s Request for Quotation (RFQ) …

Saab Offers Gripen E to Switzerland

Supported by Sweden, Saab has today submitted its proposal for the Swiss New Fighter Aircraft procurement to armasuisse, the Swiss defence procurement agency. Saab offers Gripen E and a comprehensive industrial participation programme for Swiss industry corresponding to 100 percent of the contract value. The proposal consisting of options for 30, and 40, new build …

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 Signs Framework Agreement and Receives Training System Order from Norwegian Armed Forces

Saab has signed a framework agreement regarding a live fire training system for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The agreement, which is valid for 4 years, is the result of competitive procurement and covers all branches of Norwegian defence. The first order from Norway’s procurement organisation, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA), was signed in January …

Saab Receives Airbus Order for Overheat Detection Systems

Saab has received an order from Airbus for the provision of Overheat Detection Systems (OHDS) to be installed on the Airbus jetliner A350. The OHDS is based on new technology developed by Saab and detects bleed air leakage in an aircraft. The OHDS is set to be installed on all future A350 aircraft. “As a …

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 Receives Order to Expand Czech Republic Tactical Training System

Saab has received an order from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence to expand the Czech’s instrumented Saab GAMER laser based training capability. Deliveries of the new system will start in the end of 2019 and continue during 2020. The order value is MSEK 108. With the new upgraded Tactical Training System (TSS), the Czech …

Saab Wins Shipping Safety Contract for World’s Largest Container Port

Saab has received an order from the China Maritime Safety Administration to renew and extend the Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) in Shanghai, improving the safety and efficiency of shipping in the number one container port in the world. Starting in November 2018, the project will take 18 months to complete, and includes the …