by Kathy Gibson | Jul 31, 2014 | Defence Industry News
Defence and security company Saab and FMV have concluded missile integration firings with Gripen and the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM (Beyond Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile). The latest firings, conducted earlier this year, verified missile integration with Gripen and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 17, 2014 | Defence Industry News
Defence and security company Saab is developing significant new capabilities for its AT4 family of disposable shoulder-launched weapons systems. The enhanced weapons will deliver extended range (ER) and improved high explosive (HE) effects. Building on the modularity...
by Kathy Gibson | May 21, 2014 | Defence Industry News
Saab has supplied the South African Air Force’s Gripen fighter fleet, and will maintain the aircraft for their 40-year active life. But that’s not the full extent of the company’s involvement in this market: Saab has deep roots in South Africa and an ambitious plan to...
by Kathy Gibson | May 21, 2014 | Defence Industry News
Dassault Aviation has launched the Falcon 8X, the newest addition to the Falcon family in the ultra-long range category. The Falcon 8X will offer a range of 6 450 nm (11 945 km) and will feature the longest cabin of any Falcon. In addition, it will offer the same low...
by Kathy Gibson | May 14, 2014 | Defence Industry News
The South African Air Force recently signed a steady state support contract for Saab Grintek Defence to maintain its 26 Gripen aircraft, a move that has effectively saved half of the fleet from being mothballed, and keeping them all in a state of operational...
