Germany Taps Saab for Advanced Anti-Ship Missile Solution
Saab has secured a contract from its German associate Diehl Defence for the RBS15 anti-ship missile intended for the German Navy. The contract is valued at roughly 1.7 BSEK, with deliveries scheduled from 2022 to 2026.
This contract forms a component of a framework agreement between Saab and Diehl Defence, permitting potential future acquisitions, where Saab’s portion could reach about 1.5 BSEK. The agreement enables orders to be placed until the conclusion of 2024.
The RBS15 missiles and launching systems included in this contract will be fitted on the German Navy’s Braunschweig Class corvettes. Alongside the missile systems, the order encompasses related equipment and services. The German Navy has utilized RBS15 since 2011.
“We are honored to continue aiding the German Navy with further RBS15 systems. This framework agreement marks a significant milestone in our enduring collaboration with Diehl Defence and our partnership with Germany. We anticipate ongoing enhancement of our alliance and support for the German Navy’s capabilities through our advanced anti-ship missile systems,” states Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
“The new contract award symbolizes the trust from the German Navy and governmental authorities toward Diehl Defence and its strategic collaboration with Saab in the area of modern weapon systems intended for naval operations,” added Helmut Rauch, CEO and President of the Corporate Division Board of Diehl Defence.
The RBS15 offers naval forces a long-range, all-weather anti-ship and maritime denial capability, specifically engineered to address the complexities of contemporary naval warfare. Designed for deployment across various platforms, the RBS15 missile system currently serves armed forces in multiple nations worldwide. The RBS15 anti-ship missile solution is co-manufactured by Saab and Diehl Defence.
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