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ÅAC Microtec and Spacemetric partner on smart downlinking of Earth observation data

Spacemetric and ÅAC Microtec have announced today their partnership on innovative technologies for smart downlinking of satellite Earth observation data. The new Bluestone technology will optimise the downlink of imagery from satellites to ground stations addressing the problem of handling the ever increasing volumes of data generated in space. Mikael Stern, Spacemetric’s CEO, commented “Bluestone …

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 Signs Contract for new Underwater Robot to Ocean Infinity

A contract has been signed with launch-customer Ocean Infinity for the latest Saab underwater robot. Saab, a world leader in underwater robotics, has agreed to sell 10 of its new electric work remotely operated vehicles (eWROV), including further options, to leading marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity. The eWROV is the latest addition to Saab Seaeye’s …

Saab Announces ‘Gripen for Canada Team’

Saab is bidding for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) and today announced that leading Canadian aerospace companies IMP Aerospace & Defence, CAE, Peraton Canada and GE Aviation are the ‘Gripen for Canada Team’. Saab is offering Gripen E, with the support of the Swedish government, for Canada’s future fighter requirement of 88 new aircraft …

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 Expands Ties With Indian Aerospace Firms for Gripen Aerostructures

Saab has taken another important step forward to expand its footprint and aerospace ecosystem in India by signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three of the country’s leading aerospace manufacturers; Dynamatic Technologies Limited, CIM Tools Private Limited and Sansera Engineering Limited. The MoUs with CIM Tools and Sansera expand the existing working relationships with …

BAE Systems submits bid for production of U.S. Army CATV program

BAE Systems is offering the Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for the U.S. Army’s Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program. The bid comes after Beowulf successfully completed the prototype evaluation phase of the program aimed at replacing the Army’s legacy fleet of vehicles for operating in tough arctic environments and other harsh terrain. Beowulf performed exceedingly well …

Ovzon receives 3.1 MUSD order from U.S. DOD for SATCOM-as-a-Service

Ovzon has received, via Intelsat General Communications (IGC), an order for continuation of Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service from the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DOD). The service is renewed for approximately eight months and will start immediately. Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service is the industry’s leading integrated satellite communication solution for critical missions. It combines Ovzon’s mobile satellite terminals, …

HSwMS Gotland Relaunched After Mid-Life Upgrade

After a comprehensive mid-life upgrade (MLU) to meet tomorrow’s naval challenges, HSwMS Gotland has been relaunched and is ready to start her sea trials. Strategically important in a nation’s defence, submarines are designed to operate for decades in challenging environments whilst remaining adaptable given the advance of technology and future threats. To keep them at …

Saab receives order for Gripen development resources

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order is valued at SEK 540 million and pertains to work during the 2024 business year. The order from FMV is an extension of the existing contract and enables continued development of the Gripen …

Saab and FMV Sign Framework Agreement for Carl-Gustaf M4

Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide the Swedish Armed Forces with Carl-Gustaf® M4. The framework agreement will allow FMV to place orders during a ten-year period. An initial order for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, of approximately MSEK 330, has been placed with deliveries taking place during 2020-2023. …

Saab Receives Order for Carl-Gustaf Components, #Saabgroup

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract on deliveries of components for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order amounts to SEK 106 million and deliveries will take place during 2018. The order comprises of components for the Carl-Gustaf system, a modern and effective ground support weapon system, designed and suitable for a …