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DSEI 2015: Saab eyes UK expansion

9th September 2015 - 12:00 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in London

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Swedish company Saab has expressed its desire to expand in the UK, in a possible sign of growing confidence in the British economy and the country’s investment in defence and security.

Speaking to reporters at a briefing on September 2 in London, Saab officials outlined their future plans for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) prior to the DSEI exhibition.

‘One of the ambitions for Saab is to grow in the UK,’ revealed Magnus Lewis-Olsson, Saab’s head of market area for EMEA. ‘We are looking at different opportunities to grow both organically and inorganically as well.’

He added: ‘We

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

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