Saab wins Ajax camouflage contract
Saab will supply Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS) for the UK’s Ajax armoured vehicle under a contract received from General Dynamics UK.
The contract will see Saab deliver the camouflage systems for the first batch of Ajax vehicles to be delivered by General Dynamics UK to the UK Ministry of Defence from 2017. Saab deliveries are planned to continue through to 2022.
Saab’s camouflage systems are force protection solutions designed to decrease an enemy’s ability to detect and engage.
Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area dynamics, said: ‘This order is a clear statement of trust in our skills and know-how. Ajax is one of the most modern armoured vehicle families to enter service in a NATO country, one designed to meet the toughest requirements and excel in all environments. We are proud that our MCS meets the requirements to enhance the capabilities and mission readiness of these vehicles.’
Anders Wiman, head of Saab business unit Barracuda, added: ‘This order is recognition of our continuous development efforts to optimise the MCS and provide efficient survivability against the most potent threats. The contract is a result of the great cooperation between General Dynamics UK and Saab Barracuda since the start of the programme, along with all the efforts made in the ongoing demo phase.’
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