(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a SEK 340 million order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply the Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar system to the Swedish Navy. The radars, to be delivered between 2024 and 2026, will be deployed in various configurations for training and installation on surface ships. Known for its advanced capabilities, the Sea Giraffe 1X can simultaneously detect, track, and classify air and surface threats, including drones, and features a software-defined design for adaptability to emerging challenges.
(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for its advanced Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar systems, valued at approximately SEK 340 million. Deliveries are scheduled between 2024 and 2026, reinforcing Saab’s commitment to providing cutting-edge defense solutions for Sweden’s maritime forces.
This order encompasses multiple configurations of the Sea Giraffe 1X radar, designed for both training and operational deployment on surface ships. Renowned for its versatility, the radar offers simultaneous detection, tracking, and classification of aerial and surface threats, including drones. Its software-defined design ensures adaptability to emerging threats and compatibility with a range of platforms, from smaller vessels to autonomous ships.
“We are proud to continue equipping the Swedish Navy with state-of-the-art radar systems,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s Surveillance business area. “The Sea Giraffe 1X enhances coastal and littoral defense, providing advanced capabilities to detect and respond to evolving threats.”
With this latest order, Saab continues to support Sweden’s national defense strategy, delivering technology that strengthens naval operations and ensures the security of coastal regions.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 24,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
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