The Government has decided that the Swedish Armed Forces will expand its air defence capability through a major investment of approximately SEK 15 billion, around EUR 1.3 billion, aimed at strengthening ground-based air defence.
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station.
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 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 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 received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support the future development of the Gripen system.
BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth about $171 million to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has taken delivery of the submarine HMS Halland following a comprehensive mid-life upgrade at Saab Kockums’ shipyard in Karlskrona.
Sweden and Poland have taken a further step in their defence cooperation after signing a memorandum of understanding on submarines.
Lithuania has decided to acquire 100 Swedish CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles through a joint procurement with five other NATO Allies.
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