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Saab

Saab AB
PO Box 703 63
Stockholm
SE-107 24
Sweden
[t] 0046 8 463 00 00
[f] 0046 8 463 01 52

Manufacturer of defense systems (aircraft, ships, systems, vehicles etc)

 

Job Losses at Saab Bofors Dynamics

The KarlsKoga plant of Saab Bofors Dynamics is shedding 70 jobs due to a fall in orders

09 March 2010

 

Saab Seeks New President and CEO With Existing Chief Due to Leave in 3Q

President and CEO at Saab resigns to take position at the Association of Swedish Engineering Industries

22 February 2010

 

Finnish Order for RBS 70

Saab is supplying the RBS 70 air defence system for Finland’s army for delivery in 2011

28 January 2010

 

Workforce Cuts at Saab’s Linköping Facility

Saab is reducing its workforce at it’s Linköping manufacturing location by 115 workers after disappointing market conditions during the last two years

20 January 2010

 

Saab ESM system for use by South Korean Navy

LIG Nex1 is using Electronic Support Measures system from Saab in the construction of South Korean Class 214 naval submarines

31 December 2009

 

Gripen support extended for Sweden

Swedish Defence has signed an order for continuous support from Saab of the Gripen lightweight multi-role fighter aircraft

24 December 2009

 

Italy procures weapon locating radar system from Saab

An ARTHUR Weapon Locating System will be supplied to the Italian Army for overseas use from a collaborative project involving Saab and Selex Sistemi Integrati

23 December 2009

 

Saab to prepare technical publications for Mitsubishi Regional Jet program

The MRJ70 and MRJ90 regional jet passenger aircraft from Mitsubishi will have technical documentation prepared by Saab under new contract between the two companies

22 December 2009

 

Spare parts order for Swedish Gripens

The Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden has ordered further line replacement units for its Saab Gripen aircraft fleet

21 December 2009

 

Carl-Gustaf weapon system order

Man portable weapon systems from Saab to be delivered against two orders scheduled for 2010

17 December 2009

 

South Korea takes weapon locating radars from Saab

Early detection of long range artillery from North Korea is provided to the South Korean Army by Saab using the Arthur Weapon Locating Radar system

24 November 2009

 

Saab - Enhanced Gripen proposal to Brazil

The updated proposal fulfils all the requirements stated by Brazil to develop, manufacture, operate, maintain and upgrade an independent multi-role fighter, together with an extensive industrial package with full transfer of technology. This will give Brazil the opportunity to be involved in the development as well as to include a significant number of Brazilian suppliers in Gripen NG aircraft.

02 October 2009

 

Saab 105 SK60 training aircraft to be upgraded

Saab has received an order valued at MSEK 130 from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for the development and upgrade of the Armed Forces SK60 training aircraft.

21 September 2009

 

Saab BOL countermeasures dispensing system order from Finland

The defence and security company Saab has been awarded an integration and production contract with an order value of MEURO 14 (approximately MSEK 137) for the BOL dispenser system from the Finnish Air Force (Air Force Command Finland, AFCOMFIN).

16 September 2009

 

Saab delivers camouflage net systems to the U.S. Department of Defense

Saab has been awarded two production and delivery contracts with an order value of MUSD 18.4 (appr. MSEK 130) for Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems by the U.S. Department of Defense.

27 August 2009

 

Saab signs training systems contract with the British Army

Saab have been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) to deliver training systems in support of British Army training exercises in Kenya. The order value is in the region of MSEK 250 to 300 dependent upon options.

05 August 2009

 

Saab receives development order for the Gripen system

Defence and security company Saab has received an order valued at approx. MSEK 350 from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for development of the Gripen system.

02 July 2009

 

Saab coordinates European development project

Saab is appointed coordinator for the MIDCAS consortium who has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency to address the sense and avoid issue, relevant for the possibility to let unmanned aircraft systems fly in regular airspace. The value of the contract is approximately € 50 million, of which Saab is awarded approximately MSEK 105.

18 June 2009

 

Saab awarded contract for U.S. Army gunnery ranges

Saab has received a MUSD 12.4 (approximately MSEK 96) contract to produce and field simulators and targets for five gunnery ranges for the U.S. Army.

17 June 2009

 

Saab Investigation closed

The Swedish Chief Prosecutor Christer van der Kwast has decided to close the preliminary investigation into Saab concerning alleged illegal methods in connection with the sale of Gripen.

17 June 2009

 

Saab awarded contract to upgrade radar for Canadian Navy Halifax Class frigates

The defence and security company Saab has signed a contract worth approximately SEK 180 Million with Lockheed Martin Canada, to upgrade the 2D radar, Sea Giraffe 150 HC for the modernization of the Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class frigates. Deliveries are planned for 2010-2017.

01 June 2009

 

Saab delivers medical care system to the Swedish Armed Forces

Saab has received an order from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for a modular medical care system. The contract is valued to approximately SEK 120 million, with options continuing up to and including 2013. The system will be used in international operations and for training.

28 May 2009

 

Saab awarded U.S. contract for instrumented training system

Saab has signed a contract to produce training systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. Within the frame of the contract, that has a possible value of approximately $29 million, a first order, valued at $22 million, has been placed.

29 April 2009

 

Saab - data link contract in Australia

Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Defence Material Organisation to develop a multi-link communication capability for the ANZAC and Canberra class ships.

25 March 2009

 

Saab wins contract for air defence system

The defence and security company Saab has signed an export contract. The value of the contract is approximately SEK 340 million for air defence systems, to be delivered during 2010-2013.

07 March 2009

 

Saab receives order for Gripen technology study

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for studies during 2009 regarding future capabilities for the Gripen multi-role fighter. The contract value is 400 million SEK.

10 February 2009

 

Saab offers Gripen to Brazil

Saab has handed in its offer for 36 Gripen NG (Next Generation) fighter aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force.

03 February 2009

 

Saab signs contract with FMV regarding Gripen

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for supporting Gripen’s operative capacity. The contract is valued to 550 million SEK.

09 January 2009

 

Saab signs BILL anti-tank missile system contract worth more than 10 million Euro

Saab signed a contract concerning life time extension of the BILL anti-tank missile system. The order value is approximately 10 million Euro (approx. SEK 104 million).

02 January 2009

 

Saab receives order for the Indian DHRUV helicopters

Saab has received an order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India. The contract value is approximately 24 million US dollars.

23 December 2008

 

Saab develops the Swedish air defence

Saab has received two orders from the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for continued development, support, and maintenance of the Swedish armed forces air defence system StriC and the simulator system Strics. The total value is SEK 117 million.

22 December 2008

 

Saab assumes overall responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces jet trainer aircraft

Saab has signed a long-term contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding an overall support commitment for the SK 60 aircraft system. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 900 million.

20 December 2008

 

Saab - additional order of anti-tank weapon to Finland

Saab has received an order from the Finnish Defence Forces for an additional number of the new anti-tank weapon NLAW. The order is valued to approximately 200 MSEK.

18 December 2008

 

Saab wins GIRAFFE AMB radar system orders

Saab has received orders from two customers with a total order value of 300 million SEK. The orders are for services and additional capabilities based on the GIRAFFE AMB radar system.

01 December 2008

 

Saab and Lockheed Martin partner in upgrade for Canadian Navy

Saab has signed a contract worth approximately SEK 1.1 billion with Lockheed Martin Canada, for being a partner in the design and development of a command and control system to the Canadian Navy’s twelve Halifax Class frigates. Deliveries are planned for 2010-2017.

25 November 2008

 

Saab - Norway to negotiate competitor

The Norwegian Defense Minister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen today announced that the Norwegian Government recommends to negotiate with a to Saab competing company.

21 November 2008

 

Saab and MASS - Integrated EW database

Saab Avitronics (Saab) and Mass Consultants (MASS) have entered into a cooperation agreement to offer a fully integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) database and mission data generation tool.

19 November 2008

 

Saab Avitronics (Saab) and Mass Consultants (MASS) - EW Data Management Software

Saab Avitronics (Saab) and Mass Consultants (MASS) have entered into a cooperation agreement to offer a fully integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) database and mission data generation tool.

09 November 2008

 

Saab and Simrad Optronics create joint venture

Saab AB and Simrad Optronics ASA forms a joint venture under the name Vingtech Saab AS. The company is owned 51 % by Simrad Optronics and 49 % by Saab.

29 October 2008

 

Saab receives spare parts order from France

Saab have received a spare parts order worth 10,5 million Euro for the French air force’s Giraffe AMB radars.

27 October 2008

 

Saab’s Gripen one alternative as future fighter for Brazil

The Gripen NG (Next Generation) multi-role fighter is on the short list as one alternative to equip the Brazilian Air Force.

02 October 2008

 

Transponder for small boats

Saab TransponderTech has introduced a new Class-B AIS transponder for smaller commercial vessels and pleasure boats.

15 August 2008

 

Saab offers further industrial collaboration to Norway

In conjunction with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) submitting a tender to Norway for 48 Gripen aircraft on the 28th April this year, Saab has also submitted proposals for industrial collaboration. Today, Saab handed over supplementary reports of these industrial collaborations to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.

02 August 2008

 

Saab - Strong interest in Gripen on the world market

This week, as Saab takes part in the world’s largest air show, Farnborough International Air Show, outside London, the world market’s interest in Gripen is greater than ever.

14 July 2008

 

Saab receives supplementary orders for Gripen

Saab has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for electronic warfare systems and supplementary weapons pylons for Gripen to a total value of 574 MSEK.

10 July 2008

 

Saab signs cooperation agreements with Rheinmetall Schweiz and Pilatus Aircraft

Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understandings regarding industrial cooperation with Rheinmetall Schweiz AG and Pilatus Aircraft. Both agreements are connected to a possible Swiss acquisition of the Gripen fighter aircraft.

06 July 2008

 

Saab offers Gripen to Switzerland

Saab has submitted a Gripen proposal to Switzerland. The proposal was handed over to the Swiss department for procurement of technologically complex systems and defence technology, armasuisse, in Berne.

06 July 2008

 

Saab signs contract for anti-armour system

The AT4 is one of the most successful anti-armour weapons. The latest generation of AT4 is developed to further increase flexibility and areas of use.

14 June 2008

 

Saab - Maiden flight with Gripen Demo

Saab has conducted the maiden flight with the Gripen Demo, the test bed for the further development of Gripen. The flight lasted for 30 minutes and went totally according to plan.

02 June 2008

 

Saab receives US order for Carl-Gustaf

Saab has received an order from the United States Government for the Carl-Gustaf system.

17 May 2008

 

Saab Gripen for Indian Air Force?

In New Delhi today Saab handed-over its compliant response to the Indian Ministry of Defence Request for Proposal for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force.

28 April 2008

 

Sweden offers Saab’s Gripen to Norway

The Swedish Defence Material Administration FMV, on behalf of the Swedish government, handed-over its compliant response to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence Request for Binding Information for up to 48 Gripen for the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

28 April 2008

 

Gripen - New flying development platform

Gripen Demo, a new flying development platform for current and future generations of Gripen, is unvealed today for the first time. One of the new features is a completely new radar, that Saab is developing in collaboration with the French company Thales.

25 April 2008

 

Saab - 9LV Combat management system

Saab and Lockheed Martin announced today that Saab's 9LV Combat Management System is operational in Lockheed Martin Canada's Combat System Integration Lab in Montreal.

03 January 2008

 
 

 

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