Saab to extend RBS 97’s service life
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to Saab to extend the service life of the RBS 97 air defence missile system, the company announced on 25 November.
The RBS 97 (Hawk) forms the backbone of Sweden's two air defence battalions. The surface-to-air missile system is capable of shooting down high-flying targets, in all weather conditions, at ranges of up to 40km.
The service life extension will enhance the system’s ability to counter present and future airborne threats by implementing new capabilities. The company will upgrade hardware and software across system components including the high power illuminating radar, missile launcher and combat command unit.
The service life extension will be conducted on a staged basis through to 2019.
Joakim Haux, head of weaponry services, Saab, said: ‘This order provides Saab with an opportunity to expand and puts us in a good position to support the customer when the time comes to replace the RBS 97 missile system.’
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