Saab has received a new order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply sensors and command-and-control systems for the ground-based air defense of Swedish Army brigades.
The Swedish company Saab announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, known by the acronym FMV, to supply sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defense solution for Swedish Army brigades.
The contract is worth approximately SEK 1.2 billion, around US$127 million in an approximate conversion, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2030.
According to Saab, the new systems will build on previous deliveries to FMV and are expected to expand Sweden’s ability to detect and respond to advanced aerial threats. The package includes sensor and command-and-control components to support air defense operations in land-based scenarios.
The system is based on capabilities associated with the Giraffe AMB, Saab’s surveillance radar used in short- and medium-range air defense missions. According to the manufacturer, the solution combines surveillance radar with integrated command-and-control functions, allowing a faster understanding of the air picture and a more efficient response to changing threats.
Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Surveillance business area, said the company is proud to contribute to strengthening the ground-based air defense capability of Swedish Army brigades. He also noted that the contract represents important recognition of the company’s Giraffe AMB and GBAD command-and-control systems.
The order comes amid a broader effort to reinforce defense capabilities in Europe, especially in areas such as air surveillance, protection of ground forces, and response to modern aerial threats, including aircraft, missiles, and drones.
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