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  • Training

    Training industry gears up for ITEC

    7th December 2015

    Following a successful I/ITSEC, the training and simulation community will be gearing up for the next industry event, ITEC, which will be held at London’s …

  • Digital Battlespace

    OSI navigation systems for Swedish subs

    4th December 2015

    OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) will provide navigation systems for Swedish Royal Navy submarines under a contract from Saab announced on 1 December. The company will supply its …

  • Military Logistics

    Saab to continue FMV support

    4th December 2015

    The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab to provide technical system support to the Swedish armed forces in 2016, the …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2015: Saab's training upgrade influx

    3rd December 2015

    Saab's recent European contracts to upgrade training facilities are giving the company a chance to tap into new markets in Eastern Europe. The company was awarded a contract in …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2015: Boeing commits to partnering to boost T&S revenues

    2nd December 2015

    The utilisation of new technology and ensuring closer interaction with partners will be key to increasing Boeing Training Systems and Government Services' share in the …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2015: Argon in its element

    26th November 2015

    Argon Electronics will partner with Saab at I/ITSEC this year to showcase its simulators for chemical and radiological detectors. On the Saab stand, Argon will …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab to extend RBS 97’s service life

    26th November 2015

    The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to Saab to extend the service life of the RBS 97 air defence missile system, …

  • Land Warfare

    Carl-Gustaf ammo for Austria

    25th November 2015

    The Austrian armed forces have placed an order with Saab for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system, the company announced on 24 November.  Deliveries …

  • Land Warfare

    Czech army tests RBS 70 NG

    16th November 2015

    The Army of the Czech Republic has carried out a life-fire test of Saab’s RBS 70 Next Generation (NG) missile system, with all missile firings …

  • Naval Warfare

    Dubai 2015: Saab, UAE deal improves surveillance

    12th November 2015

    The $1.27 billion contract between defence and security OEM Saab and the UAE will see two new-version Erieye swing role surveillance aircraft delivered and the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UAE orders Saab SRSS

    11th November 2015

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to expand and enhance its airborne surveillance capabilities under a contract with Saab for a new airborne Swing Role …

  • Naval Warfare

    Saab continues coast guard support

    9th November 2015

    Saab will continue support and maintenance services for the Swedish Coast Guard for an additional five years under a new contract announced on 6 November. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Saab strengthens Polish industry ties

    5th November 2015

    Saab has made moves to increase cooperation with Poland's naval industry, signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Naval Shipyard of Gdynia, Poland. Saab announced …

  • Digital Battlespace

    D&S 2015: Saab expands Thai networks

    3rd November 2015

    The Thai armed forces are in the final phase of fielding a full network-centric capability. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has received the first of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Croatian Navy fires RBS15

    3rd November 2015

    The Croatian Navy has fired the Saab RBS15 anti-ship missile from the Kralj-class missile boat Dmitar Zvonimir, marking the force’s first firing of the missile …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Special operations vehicles

    Death Adder RTV 2

    Programme Background The 2nd Commando Regiment currently operates an RTV designed and manufactured by Australia's Bale Defence. These were delivered between 2014 and 2015. Intended ...

  • Special operations vehicles

    Death Adder RTV 2 (Options)

    Programme Background The 2nd Commando Regiment currently operates an RTV designed and manufactured by Australia's Bale Defence. These were delivered between 2014 and 2015. Intended ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

    Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons

    Carl-Gustaf M3

    The Carl-Gustaf M3 is the third generation of the 84mm shoulder-fired, recoilless antitank gun which was first fielded by the Swedish Army in 1946. Since ...

  • Land: infantry weapon simulators

    Carl-Gustaf Sub-Calibre Training Ammunition

    Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...

  • Land: infantry weapon simulators

    Carl-Gustaf Full-Calibre Training Ammunition

    Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...

  • Land: infantry weapon simulators

    SAVIT

    The Small Arms Virtual Indoor Trainer (SAVIT) is a modular system that can be combined in several configurations depending on customer requirements and training objectives. ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    STC Rocket DFWES

    The STC Rocket Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator (DFWES) is intended for tactical training in the field of antitank groups in infantry regiments equipped with ...

  • Individual assault/anti-tank weapons

    Spike SR

    Part of Rafael's Spike missile family, the fire-and-forget, man-portable Spike Short Range (SR) EO-guided missile system has operational capabilities in all weather conditions. Although the ...

  • Land: fire control systems

    Vingmate SL 1000

    The Vingmate SL1000 FCS, introduced at Eurosatory 2016, is designed for use with shoulder-launched antitank weapons, such as the AT4, Carl-Gustaf, Panzerfaust and RPG-type weapons, ...

  • Land: fire control systems, Weapon sights for day use

    FCS12

    The FCS12 is a fire control system designed for use with crew-served weapons such as the Carl-Gustaf, MK19 and GMG. It consists of an eye-safe ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    LAV

    Developed by the Defence Division of Komatsu in the late 1990s, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) is a 4x4 APC designed to provide protected mobility ...

  • 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 ...