Saab CEO calls on Sweden to ‘put more money’ behind next-generation fighter studies

Saab CEO calls on Sweden to ‘put more money’ behind next-generation fighter studies
Saab CEO calls on Sweden to ‘put more money’ behind next-generation fighter studies

In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, CEO Micael Johansson said he and other European industry leaders also need “clearer objectives” and coordination from NATO and European governments amid the widespread push for munitions.

Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year

Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year
Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year

“I would say that maybe in the last quarter we started seeing some effects specifically from the tragic war in Ukraine,” said Saab CEO Micael Johansson.

Ukraine war leaves British Army ‘very uncomfortable’ with Future Soldier capabilities

Ukraine war leaves British Army ‘very uncomfortable’ with Future Soldier capabilities
Ukraine war leaves British Army ‘very uncomfortable’ with Future Soldier capabilities

A British defense committee meeting heard about concerns brought on by the war in Ukraine, the state of British tanks (some Ukraine-bound) and a potential recovery for the Ajax recon vehicle program.

UK buys ‘several thousand’ NLAW anti-tank missiles in $280 million deal with Saab

UK buys ‘several thousand’ NLAW anti-tank missiles in $280 million deal with Saab
UK buys ‘several thousand’ NLAW anti-tank missiles in $280 million deal with Saab

The NLAW system offers protection against main battle tanks that can be targeted at a range up to 800 meters.

Saab’s anti-tank systems could find new life thanks to Ukraine conflict, updated capabilities

Saab’s anti-tank systems could find new life thanks to Ukraine conflict, updated capabilities
Saab’s anti-tank systems could find new life thanks to Ukraine conflict, updated capabilities

Saab has put renewed emphasis on anti-armor, anti-structure and anti-personnel weaponry, the kind of equipment which could be vital in the sort of urban combat now occurring in Ukraine.