Sweden Concentrates on its fighter jet
Saab supports and participates with the BAE Systems project to develop the Tempest.
Saab News
Air
Weapon / Missile
Denmark Becomes 15th Carl-Gustaf M4 Customer
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has ordered the multi-role, man-portable Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon from Saab.
Air
Boeing introduces T-7A Red Hawk jet to USAF
Before the aircraft was delivered, Boeing introduced the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
Land
Country
SVOS and SAAV completed MSHORAD’s firing tests
Czech vehicle manufacturer SVOS and Saab Dynamics have completed joint development of a short-range air defence (c) system with firing trials.
Air
Canada Decides to Acquire Lockheed Martin’s F-35
Canada has picked Lockheed Martin (LM) as the preferred bidder to supply 88 new fighter jets. Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Monday that the U.S. company is set to win a multibillion-dollar contract in a clear sign. Ottawa’s decision indicates that LM’s F-35s will replace Boeing’s CF-18s.
Weapon / Missile
Argentina Orders RBS 70 NG Systems for the Air Force and Army
According to Saab, the Argentine government has bought additional RBS 70 NG systems for the Air Force and Army.
Logistics
Sensors
Saab Provides Barracuda Camouflage Systems to France
Swedish Saab has inked a framework deal with the French DGA to deliver its Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems.
Weapon / Missile
Lithuania orders Carl-Gustaf M4
On Tuesday, Saab announced that it had signed a framework agreement with the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and ammunition. The Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency placed the first order for ammunition worth approximately SEK 150 million to sign the framework agreement. The Lithuanian Armed Forces will be a part of the Carl-Gustaf Framework Agreement, which includes Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia, as a result of the signing.
Air
Thailand Considers Acquiring F-35 Fighters Rather than Saab
According to the Royal Thai Air Force’s commander-in-chief buying eight F-35 stealth fighter jets from the U.S. would strengthen the country’s defence.
Air
Boeing is Kicked out of Canada’s $19-Billion Worth Tender
According to the Toronto Star, a Canadian daily, Boeing will no longer compete at Canada’s $19-billion tender.
Air
Saab Presented Six Gripen, Four for FAB, Two for Flygvapnet
Representatives of the Brazilian Air Force and the Swedish Air Force met 24 to introduce the first six serial-production Gripen E aircraft.
