Saab sees clear growth path in Finland
Saab is setting out its stall for its participation in the Finnish Squadron 2020 programme, in which it will play a significant role, as part of an overall effort to strengthen market position in Finland and the wider Baltic Sea region.
In late September the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command signed a contract with Saab to provide and integrate the combat system for the Finnish Navy’s four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes, which will be procured under the Squadron 2020 programme.
‘Saab has the overall combat system responsibility in the Squadron 2020 project. This means delivery of a combat system fulfilling
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