"We should sort of understand that we need to do more in Europe, nation by nation, of course, but also as part of the alliance, being a strong pillar in NATO" said Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
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.
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
“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.
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.
The NLAW system offers protection against main battle tanks that can be targeted at a range up to 800 meters.
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.
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