The Swedish defense and security company Saab announced it has signed a support contract for airborne surveillance systems. The contract is valid for 2016-2017 and the order is valued at MSEK 200.
The industry’s nature is such that due to circumstances concerning the product and customer, further information about the customer will not be announced.
The contract concerns support and services for a previously delivered system of Saab 2000 AEW&C, Airborne Early Warning and Control. The Saab 2000 AEW&C comprises of Saab 2000 aircraft equipped with the advanced Erieye radar system and ground equipment.
Furthermore, Saab has signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the delivery of an integrated combat system for the two new Royal Australian Navy replenishment ships. The contract value is SEK 226 million.
The integrated combat system includes procurement of combat system equipment including the helicopter control radar and decoy system. Saab will also provide combat system engineering services including system design, integration and integrated logistic support.
The majority of the combat system engineering work will be undertaken in Adelaide with installation and acceptance testing of equipment to be completed in Spain.
The Saab 9LV system is already in service with both the Anzac and Canberra Class ships and the selection of this capability for the two new replenishment ships further cements 9LV as the combat management system of choice for the Royal Australian Navy.
For three decades, Saab Australia, which is part of Saab business area Surveillance, has successfully delivered and supported the Royal Australian Navy combat system capability. Saab’s commitment to technological innovation and advancement ensures world-leading capability for modern defense forces. Saab Australia’s local expertise and experience makes it the perfect combat system capability partner for the Royal Australian Navy, now and into the future.
Lastly, Saab announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), the biggest defense company in Poland. The document foresees the development of close cooperation between Saab and PGZ in the planning and delivery of Polish naval programs, including surface ship and submarine construction for the Polish Navy and export customers.
Earlier this year Saab and PGZ signed a letter of intent to cooperate within a range of projects related to Poland’s defense modernization in the naval, air and land domains. PGZ is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the Polish defense forces and will play a key role in Polish defense projects.
The Polish Armed forces are currently seeking to develop modern defense capabilities through 15 priority modernization programs. Importantly these include plans for the purchase of modern submarines and surface ships to boost the potential of the Polish Navy.
Saab is currently building the first A26 submarine for the Swedish Navy as well as working on half time modernization of existing submarines. The product portfolio includes surface and sub-surface vessels as well as a host of solutions and equipment to match naval needs.
Saab is present in Poland with Sea Giraffe radars and RBS15 Mk 3 missiles for the FAC Orkan vessels, Double Eagle for the mine hunting ship, Kormoran II, as well as solutions for the Special Forces. Saab has a wide portfolio, suited to fulfill the requirements of major Polish defense procurement projects.
