Saab, Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
European Defence Agency’s annual conference heard calls for a stronger “European preference” in defense procurement, with industry leaders arguing it should not be viewed as protectionism.
According to a report by Canadian public broadcaster CBC News, Saab would need Canada to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to meet its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs.
Saab has launched Poland’s second signals intelligence vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, at a ceremony held on 14 January 2026 in Gdańsk.
Air Education and Training Command hosted an official arrival ceremony on 9 January 2026 for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft.
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station.
Canada’s industry minister plans to meet executives at Lockheed Martin to press for more domestic jobs from a multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson has said the company is ready to partner with Germany on a future fighter aircraft, presenting itself as an alternative as doubts continue over Europe’s next-generation air combat plans.
Saab has received an order from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for RBS 70 Bolide missiles valued at SEK 3 billion. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2032.
Saab has signed a contract with France’s General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) for two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, including ground equipment, training and support.
Saab, Inc. marked 2025 with activity spanning the United States, from California and Indiana to New York and Rhode Island, reflecting growth in training, technology delivery and industrial investment.
Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the compact Giraffe 1X radar system and has received an initial order under the deal.
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