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  • Naval Warfare

    Thyssenkrupp presents German design for Polish submarine requirement

    5th March 2018

    As the Polish Navy is on the verge of choosing its strategic partner in the Orka programme, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) wants to persuade authorities …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Swedish Navy orders Saab’s multi tactical data links

    15th February 2018

    Saab has been awarded an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to provide tactical data links for the Swedish Navy’s surface warfare vessels, the …

  • Land Warfare

    Rheinmetall to lead GOSSRA consortium

    22nd February 2018

    Rheinmetall will lead a consortium for the European Commission’s Generic Open Soldier Systems Reference Architecture (GOSSRA) project, the company announced on 19 February.The European Defence …

  • Defence Notes

    Canada to accept bid from Boeing for new fighter jets

    23rd February 2018

    Canada said on 22 February that it was allowing Boeing to submit a bid to replace the country's aging F-18 fleet, after an earlier trade …

  • Digital Battlespace

    EO/IR Special Report: Hensoldt expands Asia footprint

    20th February 2018

    When Airbus Group took the decision to concentrate on its core aviation-related business lines, a number of divisions were cut free to fend for themselves.  …

  • Defence Notes

    Singapore Airshow 2018: Saab gets a grip on the region

    8th February 2018

    The Gripen E variant of the multirole fighter is ready for the next test phase that will see external stores loadouts, release tests and ground …

  • Naval Warfare

    South Korea delineates need for new MPAs

    15th February 2018

    Already operating a fleet of 16 Lockheed P-3C and P-3CK Orion platforms, South Korea is hunting for newer-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from overseas sources …

  • Digital Battlespace

    EO/IR Special Report: Market overview (video)

    12th February 2018

    The military EO/IR systems market is estimated to be worth around $10 billion and projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Singapore Airshow 2018: Maritime patrol paramount in Asia-Pacific

    7th February 2018

    With procurement opportunities for maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) ongoing in the region companies present at the Singapore Airshow jockeyed to shine the spotlight on their …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Saab logs Sabertooth AUV order

    29th January 2018

    Saab has received a contract to deliver its Sabertooth autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to an unnamed oil and gas customer.The order encompasses a number of …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab, Avioniq team for air/borne C2

    25th January 2018

    Saab and Avioniq Awareness Sweden are teaming to market Avioniq’s Rattlesnake threat evaluation system integrated with Saab’s air and airborne command and control (C2) systems. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Australia inks Sea 1180 OPV contract

    2nd February 2018

    A contract worth more than A$3 billion ($2.4 billion) for 12 OPVs for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has been signed with Lürssen, the Australian …

  • Land Warfare

    Delivery of first Ajax variant imminent

    29th January 2018

    British Army training units are preparing for the imminent delivery of the first Ajax variant after the completion of government acceptance testing (GAT). The first …

  • Training

    Saab to upgrade German Army vehicle simulators

    10th January 2018

    Saab has received a $13 million order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to upgrade a number of the …

  • Training

    Surface Navy 2018: USN looks to AUV62-AT for interim ASW training

    11th January 2018

    The US Navy is looking at Saab’s AUV62-AT submarine training platform as an interim solution ahead of any programme to replace its existing and increasingly …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • AEW&C

    GlobalEye (Sweden)

    Programme Background Between 2021-25, the Swedish government plans to increase their spending on national defence by more than 40%, it announced in early 2021. In ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

    In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

  • AEW&C

    GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]

    Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...

  • Corvettes, Frigates

    Luleå Class [Sweden]

    Programme Background Requirements The Swedish Navy currently operates a total of five Visby-class corvettes and two older Gävle-class corvettes, which first entered service in the late 1980s. ...

  • AEW&C

    Saab 340 AEW [Poland]

    Programme Background Requirement Purported as a response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Polish Air Force is understood to have a requirement for a ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

    Programme Background Requirement The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Blekinge Class (1-2) [Sweden]

    Programme Background Timeline A contract worth SEK7.6 billion ($872m) for two A26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) was awarded to Saab Kockums in ...

  • Corvettes

    Visby Class Replacement Programme

    Programme Background The current Visby class corvettes had a staggered entry into service with the first entering service in 2002, the second pair in 2009 and the last ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]

    The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]

    The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Walrus Replacement Program (WRES) (1-4) [Netherlands]

    Programme Background Timeline The initial plan under the Walrus Replacement Programme (WRES) was to have new vessels in service by 2025. However, this date was ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    T-X / T-7A Red Hawk [USAF]

    Programme Background Goal The T-X programme aims to acquire a two-seat jet trainer aircraft to replace its Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon. The programme could be worth ...

  • Trainer

    MFI-395 Super Mushshak

    The TAF deliveries will mark the first NATO customer operating the platform. The deal is believed to be worth more than $50 million. According to the ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Trainer/Light Combat Aircraft [Austria]

    Austria plans to replace its Saab 105 training fleet, which was retired from service in 2020. On 27 August 2024, Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner announced ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Next Generation Trainer/Light Combat Aircraft [Austria]

    Austria plans to replace its Saab 105 training fleet, which was retired from service in 2020. On 27 August 2024, Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner announced ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Trainer

    Saab 105/SK60

    The Saab 105 is a high-wing, twin-engine jet trainer/light attack aircraft developed by Saab in the 1960s. The platform entered service with the Swedish Air ...

  • AEW&C

    Saab 340 AEW

    The Saab 340 AEW is an aerial early warning aircraft based on the Saab 340 airliner. It is designated as S-100B Argus in Swedish service. ...

  • Combat Search and Rescue

    Saab 340B+ / SAR-200

    The Saab 340B+, known also as SAR-200, is a search and rescue aircraft based on the Saab 340 regional airliner.  It is powered by two CT7-9B turboprop ...

  • AEW&C

    Saab 2000 Erieye

    The Saab 2000 Erieye is an aerial early warning aircraft developed based on the Saab 2000 regional aircraft. It is fitted with an Erieye PS-890 ...

  • Transport

    Saab 340B transport

    The Saab 340B transport variant was developed to meet Swedish Air Force requirements to replace its King Air B200 transport aircraft. Production of the original ...

  • Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons

    Carl-Gustaf M4

    In September 2014, Saab Dynamics introduced the Carl-Gustaf M4, the fourth generation of the widely deployed shoulder-fired 84mm recoilless weapon system. It describes the new ...

  • Sea: naval surveillance radar

    Sea Giraffe 1X

    The Saab Sea Giraffe 1X is an X-band, short-range naval application of the Giraffe 1X radar. It is the most compact and affordable naval radar ...

  • Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar

    Arthur

    The Artillery Hunting Radar (Arthur) was designed to be the weapon-locating element within a counter-battery system at brigade or division level. Arthur is capable of ...

  • Military - UUVs

    Seaeye Falcon

    Falcon ROVs were introduced in 2002 as a small platform for use in demanding environments. Tools and sensors can be added to the open-frame vehicle ...

  • AEW&C

    GlobalEye (Global 6000)

    In February 2016, Saab introduced GlobalEye, an AEW&C; aircraft that provides air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution. The multi-role airborne surveillance system combines ...

  • Surface-to-air missiles

    RBS 70 missiles

    The RBS 70 missile was produced to meet the requirements of the Swedish Army's short-range air defence needs. The missile is unique in being the ...

  • Trainer

    Saab 340 trainer

    The Saab 340 trainer aircraft is based on the Saab 340 regional airliner. It is used by the USN for pilot training. The aircraft replaced ...

  • Sea: naval surveillance radar

    Sea Giraffe AMB

    Sea Giraffe AMB is a 3D multipurpose medium-range surveillance radar with the ability to simultaneously track air and surface targets, with an optional mortar and ...

  • Air: COMINT and ELINT systems, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    HES-21

    HES-21 provides ESM, ELINT and self-defence as a pod. The HES-21 is an integrated system with tactical situational awareness claimed in terms of EOB, as ...

  • Man-portable missile systems

    RBS 70 system

    The RBS 70 was developed in the 1970s to meet the Swedish Army’s requirement for a low-cost, easy-to-use MANPADS which could function in extreme climatic ...