Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to support the future development of the Gripen system. The order relates to operations during 2026-2028. The order value is approximately SEK 2.5 billion.
The order from FMV enables continued development of the Gripen system. The order includes the operation and support of test aircraft and advanced tools, such as rigs and simulators. The test aircraft, together with these tools, are used for verification and validation of the Gripen system and in the development of new capabilities.
“To enable continued development, advanced tools that are easy to operate, efficient to maintain and fast to configure are required. This order ensures that Saab’s development resources meet these requirements, so that the Gripen system can continue to be continuously upgraded to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threat landscape,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.
Saab receives order for signals intelligence and surveillance solution
Saab has received an order for a Sirius passive sensor system for SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and surveillance, including related services from a European NATO-country. The order value is approximately EUR 130 million and deliveries will take place until 2030. Sirius sensor solutions provide the end user with a comprehensive surveillance and intelligence capability. Communication Intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) sensors are combined into a system for both tactical situational awareness and for strategic intelligence gathering.
“We are delighted to contribute to enhancing Europe’s and NATO’s capabilities in increasing situational awareness and gathering reliable intelligence. Understanding one’s surroundings is a crucial prerequisite for decision-makers”, says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Business Area Surveillance.
Sirius is Saab’s product family for passive surveillance and signals intelligence for air, land, and sea, enabling enhanced multi-domain situational awareness and joint SIGINT operations.
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