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Saab Reports Strong Q1 2024 Performance and Upgrades Sales Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defence and security company, commenced 2024 with significant achievements, including a 9% increase in order bookings, reaching SEK 18,495m. Sales saw a robust growth, amounting to SEK 14,185m, with an organic sales increase of 24%. … Read the full press release

Saab Delivers Fourth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to UAE in Four Years

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 18, 2024. This milestone marks the rapid delivery pace of these advanced AEW&C platforms, with four … Read the full press release

Saab’s CEO and CFO to Present Q1 2024 Interim Report

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s CEO Micael Johansson and CFO Christian Luiga are set to present the company’s interim report for January-March 2024 on April 26th at 10:00 a.m. CET. The report will be published at 07:30 a.m. CET on the same … Read the full press release

Saab Accelerates Digitalization Journey with New Chief Digital Officer

(IN BRIEF) Saab announces the addition of a new group function focused on digital development to expedite its digitalization journey. Mikael Adelsberg, with extensive experience from Scania and Traton Group, is appointed as the Head of Group Digitalisation and will … Read the full press release

Saab Secures £60M Contract with UK Ministry of Defence for Live Simulation System Support

(IN BRIEF) Saab has clinched an initial three-year contract, valued at £60 million, with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide support for Live Simulation systems featuring Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D). Replacing the previous Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator … Read the full press release

Saab’s Arexis Sensor Suite Selected for German Air Force’s Eurofighter EW Variant

(IN BRIEF) The German defense procurement office has chosen Saab’s Arexis sensor suite to equip the Eurofighter EK, an electronic warfare variant of the German Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft. The contract, initiated in June 2023, marks the beginning of Saab’s … Read the full press release

Hungary Expands Gripen Fleet: Saab Signs Contract for Four New Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft to Hungary. This follows an amendment to an existing agreement dating back to 2001. With this order, Hungary’s … Read the full press release

Partnership Between Saab and Thales to Modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Thales have announced a partnership at the Singapore Airshow 2024 to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure. They plan to integrate Saab’s Integrated Digital Tower Suite (I-DTS) with Thales’ OpenSky platform to establish a unified … Read the full press release

Saab Achieves Strong Growth in 2023: Year-End Report Highlights and Strategy Execution Update

(IN BRIEF) Saab releases its year-end report for 2023, showcasing significant growth and positive performance indicators. President and CEO Micael Johansson highlights the company’s successful navigation through a changing market reality, with notable increases in orders, sales, and investments in … Read the full press release

Sweden and France Strengthen Defense Cooperation with Saab and MBDA Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Sweden and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at bolstering their defense collaboration, focusing on anti-tank and air defense capabilities. As part of this initiative, Saab and MBDA, the CEOs of which are Micael Johansson and … Read the full press release

Saab Secures $101.7 Million Boeing Contract for T-7A Aft Fuselage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth USD 101.7 million by Boeing to manufacture T-7A aft fuselage systems. These systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The contract follows the successful delivery … Read the full press release

Saab Secures USD 190 Million Contract with UAE Ministry of Defence for GlobalEye AEW&C Support

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The contract, worth approximately USD 190 million, covers maintenance, logistics … Read the full press release

Saab Chief Test Pilot Begins Historic Space Journey to ISS, Paving the Way for Swedish Space Research

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Chief Test Pilot, Marcus Wandt, embarked on a historic journey from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a project co-financed by Saab to bolster Sweden’s role in space research and … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 300 Million Contract for Mobile Short Range Air Defence Solution in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 300 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning 2024 to 2026, will see the deployment of … Read the full press release

U.S. Navy Procures Saab’s Double Eagle Undersea Vehicles for Kuwait’s Naval Force

(IN BRIEF) The U.S. Navy is purchasing Saab’s Double Eagle family of undersea vehicles, known for their safety and operational reliability, as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the State of Kuwait’s Naval Force. This advanced system, … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 4.3 Billion Defense Systems Order from Unnamed Western Country

(IN BRIEF) Saab has announced the receipt of a significant defense systems and equipment order from an undisclosed Western government. The order, valued at approximately SEK 4.3 billion, encompasses various systems and equipment offered by Saab’s Dynamics and Surveillance business … Read the full press release

Saab-Backed Satellite Ymir-1 Launches to Revolutionize Maritime Communication

(IN BRIEF) On November 11th, the Ymir-1 satellite, equipped with technology from Saab, was successfully launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9, ushering in a transformative era in maritime communication. Ymir-1 serves as a test satellite and a crucial component in the … Read the full press release

Saab Showcases Cutting-Edge Defense Solutions at Defense & Security 2023 in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) Saab is participating in Defense & Security 2023, a prominent defense exhibition held at the IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 6 to 9. Visitors can explore Saab’s range of state-of-the-art defense solutions at stand P17. … Read the full press release

Saab Unveils Long-Term Incentive Program for Key Employees

(IN BRIEF) Saab has introduced the Key Employee Plan 2024 (KEY 2024), a long-term incentive program designed to retain key employees. This program, following the Key Employee Plan 2023, is meant to motivate and keep critical talent within the company. … Read the full press release

Saab Unveils Cutting-Edge Defense Solutions at Dubai Airshow

(IN BRIEF) Saab will be showcasing its advanced defense and security solutions at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates, from November 13 to 17. Visitors to Saab’s stand (#965) in the main exhibition hall will have … Read the full press release