According to Miropol Fiberoptic, equipment ordered by BAE Systems Hägglunds will be produced in company’s facility Åled outside Halmstad. This contract adds significant production volume to the existing contracts with BAE Systems Hägglunds, company said.
“The new order is an important recognition of our excellent cooperation with BAE Systems Hägglunds”, Micropol’s CEO Peter Ljungkvist says. “Digitalization of the armed forces in Europe and North America is a high priority, and Micropol is well positioned in this arena, e.g. evident in the repeated trust that BAE Systems Hägglunds invest in us”.
BAE Systems is a global defence and security company with approximately 88,200 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. BAE Systems Hägglunds focuses on the design, manufacturing, integration and support of a wide range of military vehicles to customers worldwide. The primary products are medium weight combat vehicle family, armored all-terrain vehicle family, logistical support and services and hybrid electric drive systems for the civilian market.