Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems.
The contract period is 2024-2025.
This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions in a system of system perspective, technology development and demonstrations.
Notably, Saab will collaborate closely with FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, The Swedish Defence Research Agency, GKN Aerospace and other industry partners.
Further, Saab will develop collaborations with stakeholders working with emerging and disruptive technologies, which will play an important part in future combat aircraft systems.
Also, Saab will explore innovation platforms including the Swedish Government’s Defense Innovation Initiative and NATO’s Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic.
The concept studies included in this contract will take place in parallel with Saab upgrading Gripen C/D and introducing Gripen E in Sweden and Brazil.
About Saab
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 22,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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.
