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Land Warfare
Saab receives $104.9 million order from US for AT4 and Carl-Gustaf ammunition
19th September 2023
Saab has signed an expanded agreement with US DoD for AT4 personal anti-tank systems and Carl-Gustaf ammunition for US Army, US Special Operations Command and USMC and a new order has also been signed valued at $104.9 million with deliveries during 2024-2026.
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Land Warfare
Insight: Why the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is making a clean sweep of Nordic markets
19th September 2023
Shephard Defence Insight explores the evolution of BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV from its inception in the late 1980s to the latest CV90 MkIV, detailing the order history and upgrade packages of its ten European customers.
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Air Warfare
Eurofighter Typhoon sales: what a difference a decade makes
18th September 2023
In the second week of August, BAE Systems released a statement confirming that 12 of 24 Typhoon Tranche 3 models had now arrived in Qatar. Despite this favourable export news, the aircraft’s industrial future remains somewhat clouded.
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Air Warfare
Tactical advantage – is the best replacement for a C-130 another C-130?
18th September 2023
While designs like the Embraer C-390 have chalked up some export successes, Shephard analyses whether a true competitor (or successor) to Lockheed's C-130J currently exists. Or will the Hercules production line simply remain open for decades to come?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI: Milrem displays new versions of THeMIS and reveals plans for larger UGV
15th September 2023
Milrem Robotics has now supplied more than 100 of its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) hybrid UGVs including approximately 15 for service in Ukraine. Lessons learned are continuing to inform the platform’s development, according to the company.
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Land Warfare
BvS 10 all-terrain weapon platform bares its teeth at DSEI 2023
14th September 2023
BAE Systems is touting the high-mobility weapon-carrying capabilities of the BvS 10, showcasing an example of the tracked all-terrain vehicle fitted with Moog's Flexible Mission Platform at DSEI 2023.
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2023: Conlog demonstrates mobile mast to NATO customers
12th September 2023
Finnish defence systems integrator Conlog has been demonstrating its rapid deployment mast system to European countries following Finland's admission to NATO and in the light of the war in Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
A welcome observer? Workshare wrangles loom as Belgium joins SCAF future fighter effort
12th September 2023
Of the three major Western next-generation fighter programmes, the (arguably) French-led SCAF has received the least attention in English-speaking media. As Belgium gains observer status on the programme, what will this mean for the workshare arrangements between France, Germany and Spain?
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Land Warfare
DSEi 2023: Saab Barracuda reveals new camouflage system
5th September 2023
Saab Barracuda has developed a new variant of its Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Screen (ULCAS) which will allow communications and GPS connectivity for soldiers concealed under its radar-absorbing material Saab is also developing camouflage from organic material to combat hyperspectral sensors.
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Air Warfare
Saab buys UK AI company BlueBear with drone swarms and crewed-uncrewed teaming in mind
31st August 2023
Saab has purchased UK AI company BlueBear which gives the Swedish company a substantial boost in the field of AI and swarming technology at a time when both areas are burgeoning and increasingly coming to the attention of militaries worldwide.
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Air Warfare
US seeks to approve F-16 sale to Argentina to trump Chinese JF-17 offer
10th August 2023
Argentina is evaluating choices including second-hand F-16 fighters from Denmark and Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters offered by China. The potential deals come as the South American country seeks to replace its outdated aircraft, navigating obstacles such as arms embargoes, international partnerships and geopolitical considerations.
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Naval Warfare
Saab's C718 expeditionary submarine offered for Dutch Navy's sea denial capability
3rd August 2023
Swedish shipbuilder Saab Kockums is offering a new expeditionary submarine design as a contender for the Dutch MoD’s Walrus Submarine Replacement Programme.
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Naval Warfare
Canada in talks with six countries over future submarine needs
31st July 2023
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Programme (CPSP) is in its options analysis phase that includes engagement with potential builders to determine next steps.
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for first Polish SIGINT ship
31st July 2023
The keel laying for the first of two new signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships for the Polish Navy was completed on 27 July 2023.
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Air Warfare
Saab receives new missile pylon for testing and evaluation on Gripen E
20th July 2023
Saab has taken delivery of MELP5 hardware for test-firing Meteor missiles on the Gripen E fighter aircraft.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Special operations vehicles
Death Adder RTV 2
Programme Background The 2nd Commando Regiment currently operates an RTV designed and manufactured by Australia's Bale Defence. These were delivered between 2014 and 2015. Intended ...
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Special operations vehicles
Death Adder RTV 2 (Options)
Programme Background The 2nd Commando Regiment currently operates an RTV designed and manufactured by Australia's Bale Defence. These were delivered between 2014 and 2015. Intended ...
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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 ...
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AEW&C
Saab 340 AEW (Poland)
Programme Background Purported as a response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Polish Air Force is understood to have a requirement for an unspecified ...
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Fighter - multirole
JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)
In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Walrus Replacement Program (WRES)
Programme Background Programme Delays There is an ongoing debate about what new SSKs will replace the existing four Walrus-class submarines in the RNLN service. The ...
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Corvettes, Frigates
Luleå-class corvettes [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements The Swedish Navy currently operates a total of five Visby-class corvettes and two older Gävle-class corvettes which first entered service in the late 1980s. ...
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Fighter - multirole
Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter (Philippines)
Programme Background The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It issued ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Blekinge Class (A26)
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 ...
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Corvettes
Visby Class Replacement Programme
Programme Background The current Visby class corvettes had a staggered entry into service with the first entering service in 2002, the second pair in 2009 and the last ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Additional A26 Submarine
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 ...
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Trainer
MFI-395 Super Mushshak
The TAF deliveries will mark the first NATO customer operating the platform. The deal is believed to be worth more than $50 million. According to the ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft (South Korea)
Programme Background The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ADEX ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter)
Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, the ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer)
Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Carl-Gustaf M4
In September 2014, Saab Dynamics introduced the Carl-Gustaf M4, the fourth generation of the widely deployed shoulder-fired 84mm recoilless weapon system. It describes the new ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Carl-Gustaf M3
The Carl-Gustaf M3 is the third generation of the 84mm shoulder-fired, recoilless antitank gun which was first fielded by the Swedish Army in 1946. Since ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Carl-Gustaf Sub-Calibre Training Ammunition
Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Carl-Gustaf Full-Calibre Training Ammunition
Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
SAVIT
The Small Arms Virtual Indoor Trainer (SAVIT) is a modular system that can be combined in several configurations depending on customer requirements and training objectives. ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
STC Rocket DFWES
The STC Rocket Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator (DFWES) is intended for tactical training in the field of antitank groups in infantry regiments equipped with ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
Spike SR
Part of Rafael's Spike missile family, the fire-and-forget, man-portable Spike Short Range (SR) EO-guided missile system has operational capabilities in all weather conditions. Although the ...
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Land: fire control systems
Vingmate SL 1000
The Vingmate SL1000 FCS, introduced at Eurosatory 2016, is designed for use with shoulder-launched antitank weapons, such as the AT4, Carl-Gustaf, Panzerfaust and RPG-type weapons, ...
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Land: fire control systems, Weapon sights for day use
FCS12
The FCS12 is a fire control system designed for use with crew-served weapons such as the Carl-Gustaf, MK19 and GMG. It consists of an eye-safe ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
LAV
Developed by the Defence Division of Komatsu in the late 1990s, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) is a 4x4 APC designed to provide protected mobility ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Transport
Saab 340B transport
The Saab 340B transport variant was developed to meet Swedish Air Force requirements to replace its King Air B200 transport aircraft. Production of the original ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Rauma
The Finnish Navy has four Rauma-class fast attack craft in its service based in Pansio. The vessels entered service in the early 1990s, but a €70 million ...
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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 ...