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The First Brazilian Gripen Flies in Brazil

WIL BALDWIN September 27, 2020

The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto. The…

Saab to Provide Mid-Life Extension for UK’s Arthur Systems

WIL BALDWIN March 15, 2020

Saab has received an order from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system. The order value is 482 million SEK, and was booked in…

Saab Providing Digital Air Traffic Services in Scandinavia

WIL BALDWIN December 27, 2019

The first new airport in Sweden in 20 years has been inaugurated, Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen. Saab is providing the on-site camera tower in Sälen and digital air traffic control services from Saab’s remote…

Hokkaido Air Company Takes Delivery of 1st ATR 42-600

WIL BALDWIN December 18, 2019

Japanese regional operator starts fleet replacement with eco-responsible turboprop aircraft World number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today delivered the first of two ATR 42-600 aircraft to Hokkaido Air System Co., Ltd (HAC), a JAL…

Saab and Vū Systems Launch Game-changing Enhanced Flight Vision System Solution

WIL BALDWIN October 29, 2019

Saab and Vū Systems are launching a Next Generation Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) solution using new passive millimetre wave (PMMW) technology, enabling pilots to see and land in low-visibility conditions at all times. The…

Saab Receives Finnish Squadron 2020 Order

WIL BALDWIN September 28, 2019

Saab has signed a contract with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, and received an order to provide and integrate the combat system for the Finnish Navy’s new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme.…

Airbus Pulls Out of Canada Fighter Jet Race

WIL BALDWIN August 30, 2019

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Airbus SE <EADSY> on Friday pulled out of a multibillion-dollar competition to supply Canada with 88 new fighter jets, a decision that boosts the chances of rival Lockheed Martin Corp <LMT>. The…

Saab Brazilian Gripen E Completes its First Flight

WIL BALDWIN August 29, 2019

Saab today completed a successful first flight with the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft, 39-6001. At 2.41 pm CET on August 26, the Gripen E aircraft took off on its maiden flight flown by…

Saab Signs Contract to provide Belgium with a Combat Training Centre

WIL BALDWIN August 19, 2019

Saab has signed a supply contract with the Belgian MoD for the deliveries of training systems to the Belgian Army. The order value is approximately SEK 160 million and deliveries will take place in 2021.…

President and CEO Hakan Buskhe to Leave Saab in 2020

WIL BALDWIN August 11, 2019August 11, 2019

Håkan Buskhe has informed Saab's Board of Directors that he is leaving the position of President and CEO. The Board will now begin the recruitment of a successor. Håkan Buskhe has according to his contract…