Saab Secures Contract for a Comprehensive Air Defense System in Sweden
Saab has officially finalized a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and has received an order for an integrated sensor and command and control system tailored for ground-based air defense applications. The total value of the order is approximately 2.1 billion SEK (around $250 million), with the contract spanning from 2020 to 2025.
This agreement encompasses several of Saab’s multifunctional radar systems, specifically the Giraffe 4A, along with enhancements to the existing Giraffe AMB surface radars utilized by the Swedish Armed Forces. Additionally, Saab will modernize current command and control systems, while also providing further deployments and extensive integration of the fire units within the air defense battalions.
“In collaboration with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Armed Forces, we have developed a comprehensive world-class solution that seamlessly integrates sensors, command and control systems, and fire units in the ground-based air defense network. This contract signifies a crucial opportunity for Saab, and we take pride in contributing a fundamental component of Sweden’s defense capabilities,” states Anders Carp, the deputy CEO of Saab and the head of the Surveillance business area.
Saab will execute the project in various locations including Gothenburg, Järfälla, Arboga, and Halmstad in Sweden.
Saab is committed to serving the international market with top-tier products, services, and solutions in military defense and civil security. The company maintains operations and employs individuals on all continents worldwide. Through innovative, cooperative, and practical approaches, Saab continuously develops, adopts, and enhances new technologies to satisfy the evolving requirements of its customers.
