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BAE Systems Offers Combat-Proven CV90 for LAND 400 Phase 3 Bid

BAE Systems today confirmed it is offering the CV90, a combat-proven Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), to the Commonwealth of Australia in response to the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability Request for Tender. The project team will be led by BAE Systems’ Sweden-based combat vehicles business and supported by BAE Systems Australia. Advanced …

The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil

Today, September 24, the first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer´s facility in Gavião Peixoto. The official presentation of the aircraft is scheduled to take place during the Aviator’s Day and the Brazilian …

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 and Raytheon Complete Successful Test Firings of Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition

Saab and U.S. defence company Raytheon have successfully completed a series of guided flight tests for the shoulder launched Guided Carl-Gustaf® Munition, featuring a semi-active laser guidance system. The tests were performed at the Mile High Range in Sierra Blanca, Texas, United States and at Saab Bofors Test Centre in Karlskoga, Sweden. The test firings …

OHB Sweden and ÅAC Microtec to develop the InnoSat platform and implement its first mission named MATS

OHB Sweden, Stockholm, and ÅAC Microtec, Uppsala, have been appointed by the Swedish National Space Board (SNSB) to deliver a highly capable small satellite platform, named InnoSat, and to accomplish the advanced scientific mission named MATS (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy). The two companies’ extensive expertise, innovative products and efficient work approaches are successfully combined, …

Saab Digital Tower Demonstrator ordered by Royal Air Force

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) has been selected to provide a Digital Tower system as an Operational Concept Demonstrator for the Royal Air Force at their air force base by Lossiemouth in the United Kingdom.   A technological evolution in Air Traffic Control (ATC) for civil airports is opening up new possibilities which are …

Saab Swordfish MPA Delivers True Multi-RoleMaritime Air Power

Defence and security company Saab continues to enhance the Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Detailed design studies have expanded operational capabilities, adding new mission equipment and a significantly expanded operational payload. The Swordfish MPA is the smart solution for the full range of real-world maritime missions that modern customers demand. Saab’s Swordfish MPA is a …

GKN Aerospace receives order for Swedish future fighter power and propulsion concept studies

GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond. The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion …

Saab and Boeing Conduct Successful Test Firing

Saab has together with Boeing conducted a successful long-range test firing of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) in Norway.   The test firing took place at the Andøya Test Center in Andenes, Norway, September 26, 2019. The objective of the test firing was to hit a predetermined target in the sea, 130 km away …

Saab at LIMA 2017

Defence and security company Saab will exhibit at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhbition (LIMA 2017), in Langkawi, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 March. Please visit us at the Aerospace site, Chalet GC10, and the Maritime site, Chalet MC03. LIMA is a major international meeting place for the aerospace, defence and maritime sectors in …

Swedish Armed Forces expands their EXONAUT Suite

Since 2002, the Swedish Armed Forces has been using Exonaut for training management and to support the delivery of training. The newly acquired Exonaut modules Compliance and Performance Manager (CPM) and Observer (OBS) provides the Armed Forces with a world leading integrated capability development solution in order to build, verify and track military capability. “During …

Innovative designs in mission critical equipment

Recab and nVent SCHROFF’s customers face similar challenges. Across the board we have found that customers are being asked to meet shorter design cycles with fewer resources while still ensuring the inclusion of certified products that can withstand the harshest environments,– Innovative designs in misson critical equipment. Recab + nVent SCHROFF offers the most innovative …