DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab unveils Gripen E, next generation fighter. Over previous versions of the Gripen, Gripen E has a significantly improved avionics system. The capability to carry more weapons and the improved range performance, is possible by a more powerful engine and the ability to carry more fuel. Gripen E is equipped with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-unveils-gripen-e-fighter-aircraft-67507/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab presented its remotely operated vehicle (ROV), Sea Wasp, at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland. Sea Wasp, which relocates, identifies and neutralizes underwater improvised explosive devices (IEDs), is designed to combat below-the-surface terrorism. To produce the Sea Wasp, Saab leveraged technology from its Saab Seaeye line of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-develops-underwater-anti-ied-robot-67490/

DefenceTalkIn the spring of 2016, all Swedish Gripen C/D aircrafts will be upgraded to Gripen version 20. The new version brings major changes, both in hardware and software. The biggest change is the Meteor missile. It will give Gripen significantly increased long-range air-to-air capability and give the Gripen fighter conditions to change the balance of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-capabilities-in-the-upgraded-gripen-aircraft-67346/

DefenceTalkA deal between the Swedish aerospace and defence company, Saab Group, and the United Arab Emirates is being criticized because the country is a dictatorship and involved in an armed conflict in Yemen. Swedish Radio news reported that Saab Group signed a contract last year to develop the UAE’s airborne radar systems. Stig Henriksson, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-erieye-radar-deal-with-uae-criticized-66804/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab extends its airborne early warning and control portfolio, with the introduction of the GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system. GlobalEye combines Saab’s all-new Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system with the high-end Global 6000 jet aircraft from Bombardier. Saab is one of the world’s leading suppliers of airborne early […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saabs-globaleye-redefines-the-airborne-surveillance-market-66757/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Police to deliver three UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Delivery will take place in 2016. Saab will deliver three UAV systems to the Swedish Police. Each system comprises air vehicles equipped with day/night sensors and a ground station, plus spare parts, consumables, documentation, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-to-deliver-uav-systems-to-the-swedish-police-66368/

DefenceTalkSwedish defence major Saab has offered to manufacture its Gripen fighter aircraft here with technology transfer to India, in a renewed bid for a pie in the multi-billion dollar worth IAF modernization plan. Saab, which had lost out in the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft tender in 2011 which was won by French firm Dassault Aviation, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-offers-gripen-technology-transfer-assembly-line-to-india-66169/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has redelivered one of the Swedish Navy’s Gotland-class submarines to FMV after general overhaul and upgrades. On 29 September 2014 Saab was contracted to perform overhaul and upgrade work on one of Sweden’s Gotland-class submarines. That work has now been completed. All necessary measures have been taken to ensure the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-delivers-upgraded-gotland-class-submarine-66040/

DefenceTalkDUBAI Airshow: Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand and enhance the Emirates’ airborne surveillance capabilities. Saab will deliver a new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) incorporating a new version of the Saab Erieye radar system. The order value amounts to approximately USD1.27 billion. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-orders-saab-erieye-aew-aircraft-surveillance-system-65810/

DefenceTalkNordic cooperation, and in particular the in-depth cooperation with Finland, took one more step on Wednesday when two Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft landed on a Finnish road base for the first time. The exercise for the Finnish Air Force, designated Baana 2015, took place during the week at Hosio road base. They were testing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gripen-fighter-jets-operate-from-roadside-bases-in-finland-65535/