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    Saab opens new production facility for Sirius Compact in Tampere

    Saab sees high demand for the passive EW sensor Sirius Compact. As a result, the sensor will enter into volume serial production and Saab will be opening a new production facility in Tampere in 2025.First launched in 2022 and manufactured in Finland, Sirius Compact has been well received by the market with significant deliveries scheduled for 2025. In response to the high demand, Saab is now opening a new manufacturing facility in Tampere to cater for volume serial production of Sirius Compact. “Saab’s footprint is growing in Finland with a focus on research and development operations in

    Saab to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability

    Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration regarding the modernisation of Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability. The total order value is SEK 800 million and deliveries will begin in 2026. The majority of the order intake was booked in the third quarter of 2024.The contract includes Saab’s RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile integrated on a launcher module installed on a truck. Sweden currently uses the predecessor RBS15 Mk2. The coastal anti-ship missile capability was reintroduced in the Swedish Armed Forces in 2016 and will now be complemented with RBS15

    Enhanced Capability for Gripen C/D

    Saab has received an additional order for the Gripen C/D contract from FMV, valued at SEK 466 million. This extension includes several important updates and studies of upcoming air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.“The extension of the Gripen C/D contract marks an important step forward for our defence,” says Lars Tossman, Head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area. “The integration of new advanced missile systems demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. We are proud to contribute to Sweden’s defence capability through this contract.” The integration of new

    Saab receives order from Sweden for Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar

    Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Sea Giraffe 1X radar system to the Swedish navy. The order value is approximately SEK 340 million with deliveries 2024-2026.The order includes Saab’s Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar system in different configurations for training as well as installation on surface ships. “We are happy to continue to provide the Swedish Navy with modern radar systems. Sea Giraffe 1X will contribute in protecting costal and littoral areas and strengthen the naval units with advanced capabilities to detect, track and

    Saab receives Giraffe 4A Radar order for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe

    Saab has received an order from BAE Systems in support of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe for multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems. The contract value is approximately $48M (525 MSEK). Deliveries will start in 2027.Giraffe 4A will provide long range surveillance and Air Base Air Defence in a highly mobile package for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. “Giraffe 4A is a multi-function radar that provides users a range of surveillance capabilities in support of comprehensive air defense,” says Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. “This system will modernise the U.S. Air Force’s

    I/ITSEC: Saab reveals UAV live training developments

    During the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, Saab has revealed a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a number of prototype UAV live training systems.Saab’s new UAV trainer is used as an add-on within live training. It connects to Saab’s exercise control software EXCON and it can be equipped with sensors and simulated weapons as desired by the customer. It also has a laser target system, meaning it can both virtually engage participants as well as simulate

    I/ITSEC: Saab to showcase full Ground Combat training offer

    Saab will showcase the full range of its Ground Combat weapons training offer during I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, from 2-6 December, 2024.For the first time at I/ITSEC Saab’s complete Ground Combat weapons offer, including the renowned weapon systems AT4, Carl-Gustaf® M4 and NLAW, will be showcased as part of an indoor training solution. The Ground Combat Indoor Trainer is a virtual training solution that offers a cost-effective and highly realistic way to train soldiers. "Within our Ground Combat Indoor Trainer, we have packed some of the most advanced technologies on offer in a

    Saab partners on innovative Air Traffic Management for Singapore

    Saab, Thales and ST Engineering today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the long-term innovation and modernisation of Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure.This Singapore-focused partnership was signed on 20 November at the Sweden – Singapore Royal Business Forum and aims to establish a robust industrial framework that leverages global products and services. “This initiative shows our joint industrial commitment to Singapore, and that we are working pro-actively to reduce time and implementation risks in the introduction of the next generation of ATM

    Saab and DSTA deepen partnership to drive innovation in underwater technologies

    Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on the exploration of underwater technologies.The agreement was signed 20 November at the Sweden – Singapore Royal Business Forum in connection with the first Swedish state visit to Singapore. The expanded MoU builds upon a previous agreement signed in 2023, which focused on long-term supportability, people development, and smart technologies. With the updated scope, DSTA and Saab will jointly explore cutting-edge underwater solutions

    Gripen E excels at CRUZEX

    In its global debut at a multinational exercise, Gripen E exceeded expectations, making a powerful first impression.Nearly two years after being introduced into active service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the F-39E Gripen concluded its participation in CRUZEX 2024, confirming FAB's projections."Expectations were surpassed, especially regarding availability. We brought seven aircraft as planned and almost every day we had all seven fighters available on the flight line. The Composite Air Operations (COMAO) missions involved four F-39E Gripens in the morning, along with another

    Saab’s Autonomous Swarm technology used in landmark AUKUS trial

    Saab’s Autonomous Swarm technology recently featured in the ground-breaking Project Convergence 2024 trials, consisting of one month in the United States. A large UK team, comprising 40 employees from Saab-owned BlueBear and UK MOD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) personnel, demonstrated the ability to deploy interoperable AI within Autonomous Swarms of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, held trials that demonstrated the pivotal role of BlueBear’s technology in collaborative,

    Saab brings new autonomous capability to naval vessels

    Saab presents Autonomous Ocean Core, a ready-to-use autonomous control system to provide autonomy capabilities to surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions.Autonomous Ocean Core is a vessel agnostic control system with an open architecture, designed to make vessels autonomous to enhance their mission success at sea. It provides baseline autonomy, including vessel control, to platforms on or below the ocean surface and allows operators to add additional capabilities continuously without losing built-in safety functions.  With Autonomous Ocean Core integrated,

    Gripen E makes its debut in multinational military exercise

    Saab’s fighter jet is a highlight at CRUZEX 2024, the largest multinational operational training exercise in Latin America, organised by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).Over two thousand military personnel from Brazil and 15 other nations from across Latin America, Africa, Europe and the United States are gathered for one of the largest operational air exercises in the Southern Hemisphere, CRUZEX 2024. Held from 3 to 15 November at the Natal Air Base in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, the exercise features over 100 combat aircraft. The main highlight of this edition is the debut of the F-39E

    The drone that combats climate change: a collaboration between Sweden and Colombia

    To address the urgent issue of climate change, the Minister for Climate and the Environment of Sweden, the Minister of Science of Colombia, Saab, EAFIT University in Colombia and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden present a new Combat Climate Change (C-3) UAV Project, which aims to facilitate climate research.A successful collaboration project between EAFIT University in Colombia, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and Saab has resulted in a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) able to collect data for climate monitoring. The project was officially launched in the framework

    Saab receives British Army order to support live training in Oman

    Saab has signed a GBP 20 million (SEK 270 million) amendment to the Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) contract signed in April 2024 with the UK Ministry of Defence. The amendment will deliver equipment and training support services for British Army training in Oman. Deliveries will take place 2024-2025.The order includes Saab’s latest training and simulation equipment including a high-fidelity system which realistically and accurately replicates training engagements and ensures the activity is measurable and can be used to review and enhance training outcomes. The solution will operate as

    Saab Q3 2024 results: Strong sales growth and cash flow

    Saab presents the results for January-September 2024.“We continue to see increasing demand as European nations need to replenish their defence stocks, which will require long-term efforts. This is reflected in our strong order intake in the third quarter. We are growing to meet this increasing demand, for example by investing in capacity, automating our production and building new plants. At the same time, we are delivering strong growth and improving our profitability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO, Saab. Key highlights Q3 2024 ·Order bookings increased 41% and

    Saab presents new compact sensor for communication surveillance

    Saab announces the launch of Sirius Compact L20C, a highly mobile, passive sensor designated for tactical reconnaissance of communication signals.Saab presented the Sirius Compact L20C, a new addition to Saab’s Sirius Compact tactical Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor family at an event in Nuremberg, Germany. This new Communications–Electronic Support Measures (C-ESM) sensor can detect, classify, localise and track communication signals such as enemy troop radios or drone signals. Saab thus offers a modern and NATO-compatible sensor system that provides a high degree of operational flexibility

    U.S. Department of Justice requests information from Saab North America, Inc. regarding Brazil’s acquisition of Gripen fighters in 2014

    Saab North America, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Saab, has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). The DoJ has requested information about the Brazilian Government’s acquisition of 36 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft for its air force. The contract was signed in 2014.Brazil’s fighter procurement (the FX-2 programme) took place between 2008 and 2014 and Saab was awarded the contract. Saab intends to comply with the request to supply information and to cooperate with the DoJ in this matter. Both Brazilian and Swedish authorities have previously investigated parts of the

    Invitation to Saab’s Q3 2024 interim report presentation

    Saab’s CEO and President Micael Johansson and CFO Anna Wijkander will present Saab’s interim report for January-September 2024.Date: Tuesday 22 October at 10:00 a.m. (CET).  The report is published at 07.30 a.m. (CET) the same day at www.saab.com. You are welcome to watch the live webcast or dial in to the conference call. It is possible to submit questions over the conference call and from the webcast page. Live webcast: www.saab.com/investors/webcast/q3-2024 Registration for conference call: www.saab.com/investors/conference-call-q3 The interim report, presentation material

    Saab receives additional mobile air defence order from Lithuania

    Saab has received an additional order from Lithuania for the Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The order value is SEK 1.2 billion and deliveries are scheduled 2026-2029.Saab announced the initial MSHORAD order from Lithuania in July 2024. With this additional order, a second battery within the Lithuanian armed forces will be provided with Saab’s mobile air defence capability.   “We are proud to continue supporting the Lithuanian Armed Forces’ short-range air defence capability. MSHORAD is a highly mobile solution which enables the user to quickly and effectively identify

    Saab and KAI sign MoU for the AEW&C II competition and future Korean opportunities

    Saab and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for industrial cooperation and technology transfer related to the ongoing AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) II competition for the Republic of Korea and future domestic opportunities.The MoU was signed on the first day of the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition, KADEX, by Mr. Chongho Yoon, Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager of Aircraft Program Division, KAI, and Markus Borgljung, Vice President and Deputy Head of Business Area Surveillance, Saab. The MoU

    Nomination Committee for the Saab Annual General Meeting 2025

    The Nomination Committee for Saab AB for the Annual General Meeting 2025 has now been appointed based on the shareholder structure on 31 August 2024.Members of the Saab Nomination Committee are:   · Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman of the Board of Saab AB · Daniel Nodhäll, Investor AB · Peter Wallenberg Jr, Wallenberg Investments AB · Marianne Nilsson, Swedbank Robur Funds · Anna Magnusson, Första AP-fonden  The Nomination Committee is assigned to prepare proposals regarding Chairman of the Annual General Meeting, Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board of Directors,

    Saab announces new munitions facility in Grayling, Michigan

    By partnering with the state of Michigan and the local community, Saab will create high-quality jobs, increase domestic manufacturing and strengthen U.S. national defense.Saab is moving quickly to increase U.S. munitions production capacity and meet the urgent needs of our customers, building on our decades-long relationship with the U.S. military. Once open, the facility will be used for final assembly and integration of shoulder-fired munitions and precision fire systems. Groundbreaking will take place in Q4 2024, with initial manufacturing starting in early 2026. “Given current global

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