DefenceTalkSwiss voters rejected a 3.1 billion- franc ($3.5 billion) order for Gripen fighter jets, a setback to Swedish defense company Saab AB. The 22-plane contract, which Switzerland awarded 2 1/2 years ago, was opposed by 53.4 percent of voters, the government in Bern said on its website today. That’s in line with the latest survey […]https://www.defencetalk.com/swiss-voters-reject-3-5-billion-gripen-purchase-59619/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab extends its surface radar portfolio, with the introduction of five all-new complementary Giraffe radars for land and sea. This strengthens the current product offering but also takes the Giraffe firmly into the long-range air surveillance domain and puts an entirely new capability onto the market. Saab’s combat-proven and highly-regarded surface […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-launches-five-new-radars-for-total-air-domain-awareness-59556/

DefenceTalkEmployees from virtually every part of Saab are involved in the Gripen E project. Agreements have also been struck with more than 30 major development suppliers that are helping to realise Gripen E. “What we are doing now is unique,” says Lars-Erik Svedlund, Programme Manager for Gripen E/F. “We received the order from the Swedish […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gripen-e-production-is-fully-under-way-59448/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab is expanding its activities in the naval arena. Saab is therefore recruiting new employees to strengthen and develop its naval capabilities. Today, Saab is one of the leading companies within the naval arena. It is a provider to the Swedish Navy, the major contractor to the Thai Navy and is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-builds-for-further-expansion-in-the-naval-domain-58992/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract on deliveries of the RBS 70 VSHORAD (very short range air defence system) to the Brazilian Army. The order has a value of approximately MSEK 80 and comprises deliveries of man-portable launchers, missiles and associated equipment. First deliveries of materiel are scheduled during 2014. The deal […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-signs-contract-for-rbs-70-with-brazilian-army-58913/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab’s man-portable weapon system Carl-Gustaf has been chosen by the U.S. Department of the Army to be a Program of Record within the U.S. Army. This means that the world leading shoulder-fired weapon system, with a long service record with the U.S. Special Operations Forces, will now become standard issue to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-selects-saabs-carl-gustaf-man-portable-weapon-system-58833/

DefenceTalkBoeing and Saab AB have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. The JDA, with Boeing as the prime contractor and Saab AB as primary partner, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-saab-team-up-in-joint-bid-for-t-x-trainer-49850/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with ASC Pty Ltd (Australian Submarine Corporation) to update and modernize the Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS) on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines. The contract has a total value SEK 180 million. The ISCMMS system provides the submarine maneuvering control and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-signs-contract-to-upgrade-australian-submarine-sub-system-49769/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab’s Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Skeldar is now operationally deployed on-board the offshore patrol vessel BAM Meteoro. Skeldar is supporting the Spanish Navy with surveillance capabilities while taking part in the EU Atalanta operation in the Gulf of Aden. Earlier this year Saab announced a contract to deploy the Skeldar Unmanned […]https://www.defencetalk.com/skeldar-uas-operationally-deployed-by-the-spanish-navy-49655/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Korea, for development and integration of combat management and radar systems on a new frigate for the Royal Thai Navy. The order amounts to MSEK 850. The contract comprises of combat management system and radar system. Saab is the combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-wins-order-for-combat-management-and-radar-for-thai-navy-frigate-49255/