Ireland contracts Saab for RBS 70 upgrade
Saab will upgrade the Irish defence force’s RBS 70 air defence missile systems under a recently signed contract announced on 11 June. The contract has an approximate value of £3.5 million.
The contract will see Saab deliver improved firing units, new simulators, night vision equipment and associated weapons support to the Irish defence force.
Additionally, new operator training simulators, upgraded fire units to support the BORC night-capable sight and the latest Bolide missile, and new external power supplies will be supplied. A four-year support agreement is also included.
Rickard Svensson, director marketing and sales, Saab´s market area Western Europe, said: ‘This order is very important because it demonstrates the reliability of the RBS 70 system. It is a modern and reliable system which also has a long lifespan. For the customers it is a great advantage that the system can be upgraded for future use.’
Deliveries are scheduled to occur in 2015.
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