Sweden and Romania approves USA-made Patriot missile system purchase
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Sweden and Romania announced plans to acquire Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system manufactured by U.S. defense contractor Raytheon. Romania’s Government adopted on Nov. 8 a draft bill for the acquisition of the first Patriot missile system for equipping the Romanian army. The draft law will be sent to the Parliament for approval. The total cost of this endowment program […]
Saab reports results for January-September 2017
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Defence and security company Saab presents the results for January-September 2017. Statement by the President and CEO Håkan Buskhe: Focus on efficiency In large parts of the world we are seeing further increases in defence spending and bigger investments in civil security than before. In times of complex threat scenarios, it is clear that the […]
Saab receives order for Giraffe 1X surface radar system
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Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for delivery of the Giraffe 1X surface radar system. Due to confidentiality arrangement with the customer, Saab will release no further details of this order. “This Giraffe 1X contract further underlines Saab’s position as a supplier of world-leading protection against a wide range of air threats. […]
Saab showcases unique THOR 120mm mortar round at DSEI 2017 exhibition
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Defence and security company Saab has unveiled its new 120mm mortar ammunition, THOR, at the DSEI 2017 exhibition in London, United Kingdom. The all-new THOR is a 120mm mortar round developed with a unique design, combining different shapes, materials and fragmentation sizes to attain the desired effect on the target. The new ammunition is developed […]
Saab to unveil MSHORAD system at DSEI
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Defence and security company Saab will present for the first time ever at an exhibtion, the vehicle-based MSHORAD (Mobile Short Range Air Defence) solution – comprising the Giraffe 1X radar, Command and Control (C2) and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The system will be on display at Saab’s stand, N2-230, at DSEI, London, […]
Slovak’s army received new Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapon systems
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Defence and security company Saab has delivered Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapons to Slovakia. Delivery took place in mid July 2017. The Slovak Armed Forces are currently equipped with several units of the Carl-Gustaf M3 multi-role weapon. In order to further strengthen their defence capability, Slovakia’s defence ministry decided to acquire the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system, […]
BAE Systems unveils CV90 CZ family of vehicles at IDET ‘2017
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BAE Systems has shown for the first time its CV90 CZ family infantry fighting vehicles at IDET ‘2017 – International Fair of Defense and Security Technology and of Special Information Systems. BAE Systems unveiled two infantry fighting vehicles at IDET ‘2017: CV-90 CZ with manned turrets and CV-90 CZr with remote turrets. With a full range of armament options, the […]
Pakistan to acquire three more new Erieye airborne early warning and control aircraft
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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has launched a process to procure an additional three Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft. According to airforcesmonthly.com, the Pakistan Air Force’s Marshal Sohail Aman said that that first aircraft will be delivered in December and the remaining pair will arrive next year. They will boost the PAF’s […]
Europe’s largest aviation drills kick off near Russian border
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The Air Forces of Finland, Norway and Sweden today launched the third edition of multinational Arctic Challenge exercise. That was reported by www.forsvarsmakten.se. More than one hundred aircraft from eleven nations participates in the air exercise carried out in the airspace over the northern areas of the host countries. This year’s Arctic Challenge Exercise (ACE […]
Saab unveils next generation Corvette at IMDEX Asia 2017
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Defence and security company Saab unveiled the next generation corvette ships at the IMDEX Asia 2017 international martime defence exhibition and conference, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. The new Saab’s next generation Corvette is a hybrid design with a reinforced steel hull, combined with a lightweight composite superstructure, enhances performance and reduces life-cycle cost. The […]