SAAB Systems

Details: Written by Robin Hughes; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 09 June 2021

A Saab/Raytheon 84 mm GMM launched from an enclosed space during the fire System Capability Demonstration of the all-up GMM round at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, in November 2020. (Saab) Saab Dynamics and Raytheon Missile Systems, in association with the US Army, have conducted the first live firings of the new 84 mm Guided Multipurpose Munition (GMM) all-up round using the Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle and an adaptation of the AT4 disposable launcher. Conducted at the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, from 3–5 November 2020 but disclosed in early June, the GMM System Capability Demonstration marked the culmination of a three-year US government Rapid Innovation Funding (RIF) contract

Details: Written by administrator; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 27 May 2021

Swedish defense company Saab has received an order from Panavia Aircraft GmbH to upgrade the radar warning equipment on the Tornado aircraft operated by the German Air Force. The order value is approximately 400 million SEK ($48.4 million). Saab will supply modern digital components, which will enhance the processing power and extend the lifetime of the Tornado’s radar warning equipment.

Details: Written by Naval Technology; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 24 March 2021

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has revealed plans to expand the deployment of Saab’s next-generation combat management system (CMS). Under the plans, the CMS will be fitted on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MCM) and Military Survey vessels. Australian Defence Minister Melissa Price said the move is expected to create dozens of local jobs and opportunities for Australian businesses.

Details: Written by Mario Tanev; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 09 December 2020

Saab in deal with Lurssen to supply combat system for Bulgaria's new patrol ships SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 8 (SeeNews) - Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab signed a contract with German shipbuilding company Lurssen to provide and integrate the combat system for the Bulgarian Navy’s new multipurpose modular patrol vessels, Saab said on Tuesday. "We are proud to continue our successful cooperation with Lurssen.

Details: Written by APDR; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 25 November 2020

PMB Defence buys submarine battery business from EnerSys Australia’s PMB Defence announced it has signed a contract to supply main storage batteries to Saab for Sweden’s next generation submarines. The latest evolution of Sweden’s submarines are being designed and built by Saab. Building on over 100 years of experience, when launched the new class of submarine will be the most modern conventional submarine design in the world.

Details: Written by Army Recognition; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 19 October 2020

Army Recognition Global Defense and Security news According to a press release published on October 15, 2020, Swedish Company Saab has signed a multi-year framework contract with the U.S. Army for the latest version of the Carl-Gustaf multi-role, man-portable shoulder-fired weapon, known as the M3E1 in U.S. Army service and M4 globally. Saab has been awarded an $87 million MUSD (approximately 770 MSEK) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for M3E1 weapons..

Details: Written by Defence Media; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 25 September 2020

The Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government is strengthening the self-reliance of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through a $370 million contract with Saab Australia to deliver cutting-edge deployable life-saving health equipment. The first five-years of the contract will see Saab Australia enhance the ADF’s clinical health care response capability by delivering more than 500 deployable health modules.

Details: Written by Matt Brown; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 28 July 2020

Saab opens a centre in the UK for Future Combat Air Saab is to create a new FCAS centre in the United Kingdom as a hub for our participation in the FCAS (Future Combat Air Systems) programme. Saab is committed to build a long term relationship with the UK related to FCAS by investing initially £50 million. The UK and Sweden signed a MoU on FCAS co-operation in July 2019.

Details: Written by Financial Times; Category: SAAB Systems; Published: 21 July 2020

BAE Systems Tempest - Wikipedia Sweden’s leading defence contractor will this week announce plans to invest an initial £50m in the UK to develop technology for future combat air systems. The move by Saab provides a timely boost to the UK-led Tempest future fighter project as the Ministry of Defence weighs its spending priorities for a strategic defence review that is expected later this year.