Canada seeks more defence jobs as F-35 review pits Lockheed Martin against Sweden’s Saab
Canada’s industry minister plans to meet executives at Lockheed Martin to press for more domestic jobs from a multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal.
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.
Saab has received orders from Lithuania for AT4 weapons and ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf system, with a combined value of SEK 1.3 billion.
Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Material Administration for a number of Arthur artillery locating radars, including support for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Saab has submitted proposals to the Canadian government to build Gripen fighter jets and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in Canada, with the potential to create 12,600 jobs.
Saab UK has opened a new site in South West England dedicated to its Training and Simulation business unit to support British Army training.
TAURUS Systems GmbH, a joint venture between MBDA and Saab, has signed a contract with German defence procurement agency to prepare a serial production line for the enhanced TAURUS NEO stand-off guided missile.
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support the future development of the Gripen system.
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