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The Difference Makers: Growing beneath the surface
4 min
What drives someone to design what few ever get to see? For Anna, it was a lifelong fascination with the ocean. For Martin, it was an inherited passion for problem-solving and the elegance of engineering. Today, they both work on technologies that operate beneath the surface, shaping the next generation of submarines at Saab.
The Difference Makers: Where curiosity matters and learning comes naturally
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Growth happens every day at Saab. Sometimes by testing a new idea, sometimes by exploring a new technical area, and often by simply asking a question. For Tove Frennberg and Oskar Löwendahl, that curiosity has shaped their careers. Both describe Saab as a place where learning comes naturally and where you’re encouraged to try things you never expected to enjoy.
Saab and Boeing 787 – 20 years of successful collaboration
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Year 2025 marks 20 years since we signed a contract with Boeing to become a key partner in the design of the Boeing 787.
Camouflage for the win
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As drones have increased in number and sophistication in the Ukraine conflict, so too has the need for effective camouflage. Swedish soldier and academic Daniel Smith argues that good signature management solutions including Barracuda camouflage are crucial to maintain combat effectiveness.
Defence industry continues to grow
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ASD’s annual Facts and Figures Report offers insight into the performance, trends, and challenges facing Europe’s most strategic industry sectors. These sectors are not only vital to our economy. They are the foundation of Europe’s sovereignty, sustainability, and security.
Extended agreement for the manufacturing of Airbus 320 ailerons
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Saab and Airbus have in November agreed on a new multi-year contract for continued production of ailerons for the Airbus A320 Family. The negotiations began last year and were completed in the autumn. For BU Aerospace Systems, the new agreement is an important milestone from several perspectives.
Barracuda biogas boilers bring big sustainability breakthroughs
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By introducing a biogas system in the production of camouflage at the Barracuda facility in Gamleby, the project will fulfil close to 50% of Saab’s total CO2 reduction target for 2025 and increase security of supply.
Saab announces world’s first software-defined aircraft fuselage with Divergent Technologies
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Since the introduction of the OODA-loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) in the 1970s it has been well-known that the most important capability of any military force is to be able to see, understand and act, faster and more cost-effectively than the qualified opponent.
Instant learning, long-term results
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It’s the end of a long training exercise. Your soldiers have been running drills, acting out scenarios and making decisions for days. Every single action has generated a data point, and now your task is to give clear, actionable feedback. With such an enormous number of interactions, how do you accurately assess how well each side – and each individual trainee – executed battle plans, followed protocols and met objectives?
The boats that have piloted Docksta through a century
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Saab’s shipyard in Docksta is delivering its last pilot boat for a while, but these vessels have paved the way for the success the shipyard enjoys today. Pilot boats have been part of Docksta’s DNA since 1916, when the first wooden-hulled cutter was delivered.
Where technology takes flight through teamwork
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At Saab, innovation is never a solo mission. It’s powered by people working together. Meet Ellen, a Materials Engineer ensuring every Gripen aircraft meets the highest standards of safety and performance. And Andreas, a project manager who leads innovation projects while helping others grow and thrive.
From command systems to communication: Making an impact across the Baltic Sea
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Few regions are as strategically important, or as technically demanding, to defend as the Baltic Sea. Two people who know this better than most are Johan Hägg, Product Manager for Saab’s 9LV Combat Management System, and Angelica Persson, Manager C-UAS and electrical engineer. Both appear in Saab’s acclaimed film series Shielding the Baltic Sea, where they share their passion for creating real impact.