JFD Global, Saab join forces to deliver enhanced naval capabilities

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global) has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Saab to collaborate on Swedish underwater programmes and related submarine rescue solutions. The partnership will also extend to complementary areas of technology development in the underwater battlespace domain. JFD Global has operated in Sweden together with Saab since 2010, primarily supporting the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) with its 55-tonne submarine rescue vehicle, URF. The company also maintains and supports an ANSTI breathing machine used for performance measurement of underwater breathing apparatus at the RSwN diving school. In recent years, the company has expanded its Swedish team to around 30 employees specialising in Tactical Diving Vehicles services at Rindö/Vaxholm in the Stockholm archipelago. Through this agreement JFD Global will accelerate its growth in Sweden by offering the full breadth of its defence capabilities while maintaining a strong local presence. The portfolio spans pressure chambers, military diving products inclusive of the recently launched Stealth Multi-Role rebreather, tactical diving vehicles, submarine platform and submarine rescue systems. Thomas Ljungqvist, General Manager Sweden and the Nordics said: “This agreement with Saab strengthens our ability to support Sweden’s naval and diving community with the most advanced, reliable and responsive solutions available. By combining our in-country presence with the expertise from Saab, we can work even more closely with customers to meet their operational needs, address ongoing challenges and ensure that they have the safety, service and support they require – now and in the future.” Joakim Mevius, Head of BU Submarines at Saab Kockums, said: “Saab has entered a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with JFD to bring together complementary expertise with initial focus on submarine rescue systems. Together, we can offer integrated, reliable solutions that enhance safety and capability for missions in Sweden and around the world.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]