• Digital Battlespace

  Selex, Saab team for EWOS

  29th December 2015

  Selex ES and Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) solutions, Selex announced on 23 December. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Saab and UMS Aero Group form JV

  23rd December 2015

  Saab will form a joint venture with UMS Aero Group to target the defence and civil tactical UAS markets, the company announced on 21 December. …

• Military Logistics

  Saab to overhaul Swedish corvettes

  21st December 2015

  The Swedish Defence Material Administration has awarded a contract to Saab for the yearly overhaul and modification of the Swedish navy’s two Stockholm-class corvettes, the …

• Military Logistics

  Upgraded Gotland sub delivered

  11th December 2015

  Saab has redelivered a Gotland-class submarine to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) after performing general overhaul and upgrades, the company announced on 10 December.  …

• Training

  Saab cleared for technician training

  7th December 2015

  Saab has been authorised to provide technician training for the Gripen fighter and SK60 trainer aircraft by the Swedish Military Aviation Safety Inspectorate, the company announced …

• Training

  Training industry gears up for ITEC

  7th December 2015

  Following a successful I/ITSEC, the training and simulation community will be gearing up for the next industry event, ITEC, which will be held at London’s …

• Digital Battlespace

  OSI navigation systems for Swedish subs

  4th December 2015

  OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) will provide navigation systems for Swedish Royal Navy submarines under a contract from Saab announced on 1 December. The company will supply its …

• Military Logistics

  Saab to continue FMV support

  4th December 2015

  The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab to provide technical system support to the Swedish armed forces in 2016, the …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Saab's training upgrade influx

  3rd December 2015

  Saab's recent European contracts to upgrade training facilities are giving the company a chance to tap into new markets in Eastern Europe. The company was awarded a contract in …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Boeing commits to partnering to boost T&S revenues

  2nd December 2015

  The utilisation of new technology and ensuring closer interaction with partners will be key to increasing Boeing Training Systems and Government Services' share in the …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Argon in its element

  26th November 2015

  Argon Electronics will partner with Saab at I/ITSEC this year to showcase its simulators for chemical and radiological detectors. On the Saab stand, Argon will …

• Digital Battlespace

  Saab to extend RBS 97’s service life

  26th November 2015

  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, …

• Land Warfare

  Carl-Gustaf ammo for Austria

  25th November 2015

  The Austrian armed forces have placed an order with Saab for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system, the company announced on 24 November.  Deliveries …

• Land Warfare

  Czech army tests RBS 70 NG

  16th November 2015

  The Army of the Czech Republic has carried out a life-fire test of Saab’s RBS 70 Next Generation (NG) missile system, with all missile firings …

• Naval Warfare

  Dubai 2015: Saab, UAE deal improves surveillance

  12th November 2015

  The $1.27 billion contract between defence and security OEM Saab and the UAE will see two new-version Erieye swing role surveillance aircraft delivered and the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye [Sweden]

  Programme Background Between 2021-25, the Swedish government plans to increase their spending on national defence by more than 40%, it announced in early 2021. In ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | GlobalEye Add-On [Sweden]

  Fulfilling an option outlined by a 2022 contract, Sweden formally order a third GlobalEye platform in June 2024 for  2.6 billion kronor (US$245 million) from ...

• Data links

  Data links | GlobalEye Add-On [Sweden]

  Fulfilling an option outlined by a 2022 contract, Sweden formally order a third GlobalEye platform in June 2024 for  2.6 billion kronor (US$245 million) from ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | GlobalEye Add-On [Sweden]

  Fulfilling an option outlined by a 2022 contract, Sweden formally order a third GlobalEye platform in June 2024 for  2.6 billion kronor (US$245 million) from ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | GlobalEye Add-On [Sweden]

  Fulfilling an option outlined by a 2022 contract, Sweden formally order a third GlobalEye platform in June 2024 for  2.6 billion kronor (US$245 million) from ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye [France]

  Programme Background Saab and the French Defence Procurement Agency signed an MoU at Paris Air Show 2025 for the firm purchase two GlobalEye aircraft and the ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16 Replacement (1-4) [Thailand]

  Programme Background The Royal Thai Air Force began looking for an F-16 replacement in 2021 after the then new Air Force commander ACM Napadej Thupatemi ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Data links

  Data links | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]

  Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Multirole fighters [Botswana]

  Programme Background Botswana is seeking to acquire a new multirole fighter to fulfil a gap left by the nations outdated fleet of F-5 aircraft. According to ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 340 AEW [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirement Purported as a response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Polish Air Force is understood to have a requirement for a ...

• Submarines: conventional/attack

  Blekinge Class (3) [Sweden]

  Programme Background A contract worth SEK7.6 billion ($872m) for two A26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) was awarded to Saab Kockums in 2015, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: counter-IED simulators

  Counter-IED Training

  Saab provides an instrumented training system enabling customers to train counter-IED procedures, from searching to identifying and destroying devices. Counter-IED training can be standalone or ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  CATS EXCON

  CATS EXCON collects and evaluates data from instrumented exercises. All incoming data from movement, battle and tactical radio is recorded. It includes functions for EXCON, ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Legatus CTC

  The Legatus system is a family of modular live training systems and aims to satisfy all live tactical training requirements. The system works with a high ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  PC-RIS

  PC Range Instrumentation System (PC-RIS) is a scalable product that provides EXCON capabilities and captures data for AARs during live force-on-force exercises. It is a ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  CATS EXCON MOUT

  CATS EXCON MOUT collects and evaluates data from instrumented exercises inside buildings. All incoming data from movement, battle and tactical radio is recorded for AAR. ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  PDD

  Saab's simulator system for infantry soldiers consists of two products, the Personnel Detection Device (PDD) and the Small Arms Transmitter (SAT). The PDD is a ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ManPack 300

  Saab's ManPack 300 is the latest innovation in the GAMER family of instrumented training systems. It comprises an Exercise Command and Control Console (EXCON) housed ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  GÜZ

  The German Army's Gefechtsübungszentrum des Heeres (GÜZ) is a CTC that allows battlefield training of up to 2,500 players within the scope of a reinforced ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Excon 3D

  The Excon 3D system provides control and real-time feedback for instructors running force-on-force training. It tracks actions and events across a CTC and records the ...

• Trainer

  Saab 105/SK60

  The Saab 105 is a high-wing, twin-engine jet trainer/light attack aircraft developed by Saab in the 1960s. The platform entered service with the Swedish Air ...

• Subsystems: software

  SWORD

  The SWORD is a high-level, automated war-game solution for training, analysis and planning. Developed in close relation with armies worldwide, the SWORD immerses brigade and ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Urban Operations Training

  Urban Operations Training systems enable soldiers to train across a spectrum of combat operations from open to urban terrain, from individual level to battalion combat ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 340 AEW

  The Saab 340 AEW is an aerial early warning aircraft based on the Saab 340 airliner. It is designated as S-100B Argus in Swedish service. ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 2000 Erieye

  The Saab 2000 Erieye is an aerial early warning aircraft developed based on the Saab 2000 regional aircraft. It is fitted with an Erieye PS-890 ...

• Combat Search and Rescue

  Saab 340B+ / SAR-200

  The Saab 340B+, known also as SAR-200, is a search and rescue aircraft based on the Saab 340 regional airliner.  It is powered by two CT7-9B turboprop ...