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Saab agrees support DFWES contract with British Army

Land April 30, 2020

Saab has signed a three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of support and services to the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator (DFWES) capability. DFWES is a laser based Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) system, that allows dismounted and mounted soldiers to simulate the effects of direct and ...

Saab’s Brazilian Gripen F fighter production under way

Air April 2, 2020

Saab has performed the first metal cut for the two-seater fighter aircraft Gripen F, marking an important milestone in the programme. Gripen F is under development for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and shares the same advanced design and features as Gripen E, but with seat, displays and controls for a ...

Saab to provide mid-life extension for UK’s Arthur Systems

Land March 16, 2020

Saab has secured an order from the Ministry of Defence worth 482 million SEK  for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system. Arthur protects forces and civilians by providing warning of incoming fire and is also used for tasks including counterbattery missions and fire control. The mid-life ...

Saab Digital Tower Demonstrator ordered by RAF

Air March 13, 2020

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) has been selected to provide a Digital Tower system as an Operational Concept Demonstrator for the Royal Air Force at their air force base by Lossiemouth in the United Kingdom. A technological evolution in Air Traffic Control (ATC) for civil airports is opening up new ...