Saab proposes Gripen E fighter aircraft for Switzerland
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Saab proposes Gripen E fighter aircraft for Switzerland to replace fleet of F/A-18 Hornet and F-5 E/F Tiger aircraft. Supported by Sweden, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Swiss New Fighter Aircraft procurement to armasuisse, the Swiss defense procurement agency. Saab offers Gripen E and a comprehensive industrial participation programme for Swiss industry corresponding […]
Swedish Army orders Rheinmetall HX heavy trucks for Patriot system
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Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract from the Swedish armed forces to supply vehicles for transporting Patriot air defense systems made by Rheinmetall’s partner Raytheon. Starting in the first quarter of 2021, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) will supply Sweden with a total of forty high-mobility trucks from its HX series, including 16 tractor trucks […]
Brazil orders latest generation of the RBS 70 missile systems
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Saab announced on 14 January that it has signed a contract with the Brazilian Army for deliveries of the latest generation of the RBS 70 man-portable surface-to-air missile systems. The Brazilian Army sign a contract with Sweden’s Saab Dynamics to buy RBS 70 NG – the latest generation of the RBS 70 man-portable air defense system. […]
Royal Danish Army orders advanced multi-spectral camouflage systems
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Saab has received several orders from Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization for Static Camouflage Systems. Deliveries are expected to take place in 2019. The Royal Danish Army has been a user of Saab Barracuda’s signature management systems for more than 25 years. The new orders contain static camouflage systems, which is an advanced multispectral […]
U.S. Department of Defense ordered Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle systems
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Saab has announced that the company has received an ammunition order from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. According to Saab’s statement, the total order value is $16 million and deliveries of Gustaf bazooka will take place in 2020. The order, covering multiple ammunition types for the Carl-Gustaf 84-mm […]
Second GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft takes flight
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On 3 January, Saab completed the successful maiden flight of the second GlobalEye multi-mission airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft in Linköping, Sweden. “The first flight of the second Saab Globaleye, carrying the ERIEYE ER AEW&C radar has taken to the air today in Sweden – delivery on track for the customer,” Saab United Kingdom […]
Raytheon contracted for Patriot system for Sweden
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Raytheon has been awarded a $692.9 million contract for U.S. Army contract to produce Sweden’s Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System including spare parts, support and training. Previously announced by the U.S. Department of Defense, the contract calls for Raytheon to build and deliver an undisclosed quantity of Patriot fire units and GEM-T interceptor missiles. “Sweden’s Patriot […]
Saab receives order for Carl-Gustaf M4 to an undisclosed customer
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On 19 December, Saab has announced that company received a contract for the Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapon system to an undisclosed customer. According to Saab’s statement, the total order value is approximately $54,8 million (492 MSEK) and deliveries will take place in 2019-2024. For 70 years, the Carl-Gustaf man-portable multi-role weapon system has been supporting […]
Saab completed first flight of the second Gripen E test aircraft
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Saab has announced that the second Gripen E test aircraft successfully completed first flight on 26 November. The second Gripen E test aircraft, designated 39-9, took off on its maiden flight at 09.50 am on 26 November 2018. The test flight was operated from Saab’s airfield at Linköping, Sweden, with Saab test pilot Robin Nordlander at […]
Slovenia orders Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles
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Saab has announced that company received an order for deliveries of the new Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles to the Slovenian Armed Forces. According to a statement released by Saab, deliveries of new Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifles will take place during 2018-2020. Slovenia is a new customer of the Carl-Gustaf system and Saab’s ninth customer for the […]