The organisational change will take effect on 1 April 2026. As part of the restructuring, Saab’s business area Kockums will be merged with the majority of the Naval Combat Systems unit, which currently operates within the Surveillance business area.
The newly formed business area Naval will be led by Mats Wicksell, who currently heads the Kockums division. The reorganisation is intended to consolidate Saab’s naval capabilities and create stronger synergies across its maritime technologies and programmes.
Saab’s naval operations are currently distributed across multiple organisational units within the company. Business area Kockums develops and manufactures surface vessels, submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Naval Combat Systems unit develops and produces combat management systems, fire control systems and secure communication solutions, while also providing system integration. The new structure will bring these capabilities together within a single organisation.
According to Saab, the consolidation is designed to improve coordination across its naval portfolio and accelerate technological development. The company also expects the new structure to strengthen its position in the global naval defence market.
Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, emphasised that the restructuring supports the company’s long-term strategy in the maritime domain. “We are consolidating and developing Saab’s naval offer to deliver greater value to our customers.”
He added that the organisational change will support both efficiency and innovation. “By driving higher efficiency and accelerating innovation we are further strengthening our market position,” Johansson said.
To maintain transparency for investors and stakeholders, Saab confirmed that it will publish restated historical financial information ahead of its interim report for January–June 2026. The company stated that the restatement will not affect previously reported total revenues or results.
Saab employs around 28,000 people and develops advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater technologies. Headquartered in Sweden, the company maintains significant operations worldwide and contributes to the domestic defence capabilities of several nations.
