The Danish Armed Forces engaged Saab to deploy several Giraffe 1X systems for surveying both civil and military infrastructure. Saab responded promptly, and after successfully operating the systems for over six months, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has now placed a permanent order for the systems.
Leading up to and during high-profile summits in Copenhagen, industry and military units from several NATO countries, including the Swedish Armed Forces with Saab’s anti-drone system, which includes the Giraffe 1X, were deployed to support security at various sites in Denmark. Additionally, Denmark rented extra Giraffe 1X systems from Saab, which have since been purchased.
“We delivered the systems just three days after receiving the initial request from DALO. The swift response was made possible not only by our own organizational capacity but also by the exceptional efficiency and cooperation shown by Swedish and Danish authorities. I want to emphasize DALO’s solution-oriented approach, which significantly saved time and enabled our systems to commence air surveillance with drone detection in record time, says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
The Giraffe 1X is a high performing 3D radar that was deployed in the self-sufficient configuration Compact Radar module (CRM) which makes it excellent for urgent use with limited operational infrastructure. It also allows the user to move the module, including the radar from one platform to another, as an example from a pickup flatbed to a building or another vehicle.
The Giraffe 1X capabilities include detection, tracking, and classification of air targets including drones. The system covers the entire search volume every second and can detect fixed and rotary wing targets, fast missiles and RAM targets as well as small UAVs in high-clutter environments.
Saab invests in Comand AI to strengthen European defence sector
Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 MEUR for a 10% equity stake in Paris-based battlefield AI company, Comand AI. The investment brings Comand AI’s AI-native planning solutions and technical expertise into Saab’s research and development ecosystem, supporting the continued evolution of Saab’s command and control (C2) and C5ISR capabilities, including systems such as GlobalEye and ongoing initiatives for multi-domain C2.
“C5ISR systems are central to modern multi-domain operations, and advanced AI is an important enabler for future capability. By partnering with Comand AI, we are strengthening the development of Saab’s C2 and C5ISR capabilities while bringing Swedish defence expertise and French AI innovation together. This collaboration also underlines the value of European cooperation in support of long-term security,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area of surveillance.
The initiative also strengthens Saab’s co-operation with French industry, promoting a deeper integration within the French innovative technology sector. This move aligns with a broader commitment to enhancing European sovereignty, contributing to a more resilient and adaptable European defence industry capable of developing high-performance capabilities.
The agreement, pending approval from regulatory authorities, underscores Saab’s strategy of combining internal development with targeted external expertise to deliver sovereign and scalable solutions for its global customers.
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