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Camouflage for the win
5 min
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.
Barracuda biogas boilers bring big sustainability breakthroughs
3 min
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.
Training for the new threat from above
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Military drones are changing the way wars are fought, shortening the kill chain and putting enemy eyes deep into previously protected territory. To stay alive, soldiers need to know how to identify – and react to – the new aerial threat. Saab’s designated live UAV training capability is designed to help.
Gripen E and KC-390 Millennium complete refuelling certification flights
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Partnership between Saab and Embraer strengthens technological and operational integration between two strategic assets of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
A place for curious minds in engineering and tech
4 min
From developing reliable radar systems to creating technical manuals that make advanced technology easier to use, Lisa and Hillevi show how different roles connect to create practical solutions.
Is defence the first step towards sustainable and resilient societies?
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By manufacturing world-leading defence products, we contribute to a more secure society.