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  • Saab and Armscor to Support South African Air Force Gripen Weapon Systems - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab and Armscor to Support South African Air Force Gripen Weapon Systems

    Saab and Armscor have received a $23 million contract to deliver support services for the South African air force’s JAS 39 Gripen aircraft weapon systems. The support contract entails airworthiness management, engineering support, maintenance, repair, spare parts delivery and technical document update services, Saab said Friday. The companies will perform work through a period from November 2017 to February 2020. The […] More

  • Research and Markets: Border Security & Terrorism Concerns to Drive Global C5ISR Market Growth - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Research and Markets: Border Security & Terrorism Concerns to Drive Global C5ISR Market Growth

    Research and Markets has unveiled a new report that forecasts a 3 percent compound annual growth rate for the worldwide command, control, communications, computing, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems through 2023. The company said Monday the global C5ISR market is projected to reach $1.36 billion in 2023 from $1.10 billion last year.   Increased […] More

  • Meopta, Saab Sign MoU to Produce Components for BAE Systems-Built Infantry Fighting Vehicle - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Meopta, Saab Sign MoU to Produce Components for BAE Systems-Built Infantry Fighting Vehicle

    Czech Republic-based optical specialist Meopta has inked a memorandum of understanding with Saab to help produce components for the fire control system of BAE Systems‘ infantry fighting vehicle. Meopta will manufacture various components including line-of-sight technology for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, BAE Systems said Monday. BAE Systems’ team of Czech Republic-based suppliers currently includes VOP CZ […] More

  • Saab Unveils Military Training Visualization Tool - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab Unveils Military Training Visualization Tool

    Saab has launched a new tool for military training leaders, observers and controllers to obtain a 360-degree view of battlefield exercises. The We:Are training application employs mobile augmented reality technology and works to help users visualize movements, targets and engagements in real time, Saab said Monday. The tool is based on Google Maps app and designed to be compatible with […] More

  • Saab to Supply Additional Radars for Navy LCS Program - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab to Supply Additional Radars for Navy LCS Program

    General Dynamics has placed an order for Saab medium-range surveillance radar systems for installation on two future U.S. Navy littoral combat ships. Saab said Thursday it will provide Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars designated as AN/SPS-77 for the military branch’s LCS 28 and LCS 30 ships. Erik Smith, president and CEO of Saab Defense and Security USA, said the company is contracted to deliver Sea […] More

  • Saab to Build South African Military Field Feeding Systems - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab to Build South African Military Field Feeding Systems

    Saab has secured a two-year contract to build mass field fielding platforms for South Africa’s national defense force. The company said Monday it will provide a 200-man system consists of expandable kitchen, reefer and utility units along with a 50-man system comprised of a fully equipped expandable unit and water storage bladders. Both systems will feature diesel […] More

  • Report: Canadian Air Force Commander Seeks to Accelerate Fighter Aircraft Procurement - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Canadian Air Force Commander Seeks to Accelerate Fighter Aircraft Procurement

    Lt. Gen. Michael Hood, commander of the Canadian air force, has said he wants to speed up the purchase of new fighter aircraft to replace Canada’s fleet of F/A-18 Hornet jets, Defense News reported Saturday. Hood told the publication that Canada currently plans to release a request for proposals by 2019 for 88 fighter jets that will replace […] More

  • Raytheon, Saab Form Infantry Weapon Modernization Partnership - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Raytheon, Saab Form Infantry Weapon Modernization Partnership

    Raytheon and Saab have signed a partnership agreement to update a shoulder-fired weapon system the latter company designed for use by ground troops in multiple operations. Both companies will collaborate to modernize the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon offering and identify opportunities to update Saab’s AT4 disposable anti-tank missile system in efforts to help address U.S. and international military requirements, Raytheon […] More

  • Saab to Help Maintain Swedish Military's Gripen C/D Aircraft Fleet - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab to Help Maintain Swedish Military’s Gripen C/D Aircraft Fleet

    Saab has secured an order from the Sweden’s defense materiel administration to help maintain Gripen C/D fighter aircraft for the Swedish armed forces during 2018. The company said Tuesday the order exercises an option under a performance-based aircraft support and maintenance contract awarded in May. Services will cover technical system, publications, spare parts, repairs, ground support and pilot equipment. […] More

  • Saab to Continue Anti-Tank Weapon System Delivery for Finnish Defense Forces - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab to Continue Anti-Tank Weapon System Delivery for Finnish Defense Forces

    Saab has received an order to deliver additional Next generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon or NLAW systems to the Finnish defense forces within 2017. The company said Monday the order stems from an option of a contract awarded in 2015. The NLAW is a shoulder-launched, anti-tank missile system designed to hit targeted tanks from above, and be used in a variety […] More

  • Saab Tapped for MBDA's 'Meteor' Missile Radar Subsystem - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Saab Tapped for MBDA’s ‘Meteor’ Missile Radar Subsystem

    Saab has received a contract worth approximately $18.35 million for the delivery of radar subsystems to be incorporated into air-to-air missiles that MBDA is developing under a European multi-lateral program. The order covers the delivery of Saab’s radar proximity fuze subsystems for integration with Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles through 2021, Saab said Thursday. Saab’s PFS is designed […] More