Saab and Sensis Corporation sign agreement
Saab and Sensis have entered into a cooperation agreement to promote, enhance and support Saab’s GIRAFFE AMB family of radars in the United States.
The agreement is initially focused on Saab’s GIRAFFE AMB systems for US Defense applications. Sensis Corporation, a leading provider of advanced radar detection solutions, will provide modifications and adaptations to US military specifications. With this cooperation agreement in place, both companies can better address the needs of the customers.
“The US is a very important market for Saab and we are very pleased with the cooperation with Sensis, a company who met our strict criteria and has great performance and capabilities. This cooperation will remove barriers for future sales.” says Lennart Joelsson, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Saab Microwave Systems.
“Sensis is delighted to join forces with Saab to Market and support Saab’s Best in Class GIRAFFE AMB radars. The combination of Sensis´ and Saab’s capabilities will significantly improve both companies´ ability to address the needs of the US defense Forces” says David Kovarik, General Manager, Sensis, Defense and Security Systems.
The GIRAFFE AMB, which is land based, and the Sea GIRAFFE AMB, which is ship borne are multi-mission 3-D radar systems that can simultaneously perform air and sea surveillance, military air traffic control and 360 degree tracking and locating of rockets, artillery and mortars.
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
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Toni Eriksson, Acting Press secretary, Saab AB
Telephone: +46 (0)734-18 00 18
www.saabgroup.com
The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the Securities Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on June 23 at 08.30.