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New BVS10 Beowulf all-terrain vehicle — poetry in motion

A new BAE Systems all-terrain vehicle which can reach more places and carry more cargo than any other vehicle of its kind, is making its debut at DSEI in London this week. The new vehicle, called “Beowulf,” is based on the Company’s revered Viking BvS10 fighting, troop-carrying and logistics vehicle that was initially designed in …

Norwegian Avinor Selects WAM From Saab

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Avinor Air Navigation Services (Avinor ANS), Norway’s air navigation service provider, to deploy multilateration technology for air traffic surveillance coverage across all of Norway along with surface surveillance for Norwegian Airports. Avinor’s NORWAM system will provide air traffic surveillance data to the ARTAS (advanced surveillance data …

Saab At DSEi 2015

Defence and security company Saab is proud to participate in London’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition from 15-18 September 2015. At DSEI 2015 Saab will exhibit its full range of capabilities across the air, land and sea sectors to show how its broad portfolio of advanced, integrated solutions come together to meet the …

Belfast Harbour Goes Live With KleinPort

Saab has commissioned its first Port Management Information System in the UK. As of September 1st, 2015, Belfast Harbour Commission commenced live operations with its KleinPort system. The Harbour is using KleinPort to manage and track its vessel operations and services, record cargo data, generate billing and execute data analysis and reporting. Belfast Harbour Commissioners …

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 Skeldar UAS lands a further key ISR-capability

The latest addition to Skeldar’s ISR-capabilities is its integration with another fielded Saab product, the Multi-Sensor Intelligence Cell (MSIC). The MSIC is a flexible ground-based system developed by defence and security company Saab to collect, process, analyse and report intelligence data; providing the functional layers layers between airborne surveillance units and C4I systems. By integrating …

Saab signs E-Jet agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace

Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with Germany’s Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for landing gear equipment across the complete Embraer E-Jet family of regional aircraft. Saab’s business area Support and Services has a well-known and long-established expertise within the field of aircraft component maintenance. Saab …

Saab successfully completes flight test with IRST for Gripen E

Defence and security company Saab has successfully performed the first flight with the new sensor IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) which will feature in Gripen E, according to schedule. The IRST does not emit a signal and can, without revealing the aircraft’s own position, silently detect, track and identify all types of targets. “The …

Saab signs Support Contract with the British Army

Defence and security company Saab and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a 3 year contract for support and service of the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator System (DFWES), used by the British Army. The order amounts to MSEK 220. Since 1994, Saab has supplied and operationally supported the DFWES system which is …

Saab Grintek Defence celebrates Exporter Award for 2nd year running

Saab Grintek Defence (SGD) is celebrating well-deserved recognition following the second annual South Africa Premier Business Awards, where it was announced as the winner of the Exporter Award for second year running. The SA Premier Business Awards celebrates business excellence in South Africa and is organised by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in …

Welcome to Saab’s yearly Gripen Seminar in Stockholm

Defence and security company Saab is pleased to invite media, financial analysts and investors to the yearly Gripen seminar in Stockholm. During the seminar Saab will give an update on the current status of the program. Sweden has ordered a modification of 60 Gripen C to Gripen E with initial deliveries in 2018. Switzerland will …

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 …