Ireland orders RBS 70 missiles
Saab has received a $5.81 million order from the Irish Defence Force for its RBS 70 Bolide missiles, the company announced on 12 December.
Bolide is a fourth generation, all-target very short range air defence missile. With a range of over 9km and with altitude coverage of up to 5,000m, Bolide gives the RBS 70 the ability to provide protection from a wide range of threats including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, cruise missiles and UAS.
Delivery of the systems will take place in 2019-2022.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Land Warfare
-
![Norway and Sweden invest in further military support for Ukraine]()
Norway and Sweden invest in further military support for Ukraine
Both Sweden and Norway have committed further financial aid to the country in a bid to help boost their air defences and airborne early warning capabilities, which included commitments to replace donated Patriot Air Defence systems.
-
![First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order]()
First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order
Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers which will form part of Sky Sabre, a defence system designed to intercept cruise missiles, aircraft and drones.
-
![Turkey’s latest IFV takes shape as key subsystems revealed]()
Turkey’s latest IFV takes shape as key subsystems revealed
First deliveries of the SARP 100/35 remote-controlled turret (RCT) for Altuğ, developed as a private venture by Aselsan, will be made in 2027.
