Saab delivers advanced TAIPAN radar systems to the British Army

TAIPAN replaces the previous MAMBA Arthur radar, offering the British Army enhanced capabilities, including rapid deployment and re-deployment, high operational mobility, and precise counter-battery operations. The new systems can locate a greater number of targets at extended ranges while reducing electronic warfare signatures, thanks to Saab’s Digital Antenna technology. This upgrade ensures improved survivability, reliability, and availability for the British Army’s radar operations.

The 5th Regiment Royal Artillery formally accepted the TAIPAN systems as their Colours on 28th June at Larkhill Camp. The transition to TAIPAN represents a significant enhancement in the Army’s radar capabilities, providing a modernised approach to weapon locating and counter-battery operations.

“We are immensely proud to support the British Army with our state-of-the-art TAIPAN systems,” said Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director of Saab UK. “Our relationship with the Army and the Arthur system builds on years of experience extending back through service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The team at Saab looks forward to continuing our support for the UK as it becomes the first user of both the current and next-generation Arthur systems.”

Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory KBE CB, Master Gunner St James’s Park, also praised Saab’s contribution: “Saab are our key partner for both MAMBA and now TAIPAN, and what it as a company has and continues to deliver to our Armed Forces is hugely impressive. MAMBA has more than proved its worth, and TAIPAN is a step change in capability.”

Future maintenance and support for the TAIPAN systems will be provided at Saab’s UK-based Centre of Radar Excellence in Fareham. This initiative is part of Saab’s broader strategy to expand its global industrial base beyond Sweden. In addition to the UK, Arthur systems are in service with 12 other countries, including six NATO members and South Korea.