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Saab to support Germany’s Combat Training Centre GÜZ

Land December 5, 2019

Saab has signed a contract to support the German Army with the operation of their Combat Training Centre Gefechtsübungszentrum Heer (GÜZ).

The order value of the training support contract is 870 MSEK and the support contract stretches between 2020-2026.

The scope of work consists of the management and maintenance of all live simulation training equipment, communication infrastructure and the exercise control centre.

Saab will provide additional logistical services such as the servicing of vehicles and radio equipment, storage and handling of weapons and ammunition, transportation of military personnel and the overall sustainment of GÜZ.

To deliver this programme, Saab has partnered with Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG), a proven partnership from the previous cooperation at GÜZ from 2004 to 2008.

Beyond ensuring the training of the German Army, GÜZ is regularly used by other Saab customers such as the Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, US 7th Army, and from 2020 the British Army.

Åsa Thegström, head of business unit Training & Simulation at Saab’s business area Dynamics, said: “We are pleased to have been awarded the contract to support GÜZ. Within Saab we have years of experience delivering these type of services to major NATO and Partnership for Peace customers.

“We are looking forward for a great collaboration with the people behind the day-to-day operations at GÜZ, both Bundeswehr and our new colleagues.”

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Post written by: Matt Brown