“Saab Committed to Make in India - and the building of a Sustainable Aerospace Industry”
Saab had an eminent place at Defexpo India 2020 demonstrating “how its advanced technology and innovative thinking can deliver the best solutions for strong national defence and an independent industrial future for India”.
Ola Rignell, Chairman and Managing Director, Saab India Technologies said that
“Saab will contribute to India’s vision of building a larger indigenous defence industry, and help build capability that will enable India to design and build its own next-generation defence systems. At Defexpo India 2020, we showcase our latest technologies which are changing defence and security planning, deployment and future force readiness. We hope that our proven perspective on technology sharing along with our ambition to build an ecosystem in India to sustain and develop capabilities will create long lasting benefits far beyond the initial contracts, and form a joint future for the next century”.
“Saab’s commitment to build an aeronautical ecosystem in India along with local system suppliers is undiminished. Saab will be a partner in the continuing the development of a world-class Indian defence industry. Saab is best-placed to deliver true transfer-of-technology and long-term industrial cooperation to design, produce, support and innovate in India. As part of its global supply chain Saab hopes to establish an industrial network that will be the heart of the Gripen programme for the Indian Air Force”.
Saab products and systems on display at Defexpo India 2020 included models of the:
• Gripen E: “which combines exceptional operational performance, highly advanced net-centric warfare capability, sensor fusion, unique BVR capability, cost efficiency with true transfer of technology and a comprehensive industrial partnership:”.
• Skeldar VTOL UAV is a NATO-compliant, heavy fuel-powered, fully autonomous VTOL UAV designed for harsh environments and proven in both land and maritime operations. The Skeldar can take-off and recover in small, restricted areas with minimum preparation and minimum support. Its modular design makes it easy to adapt and customise a wide range of payloads.
• The Giraffe 1X compact lightweight high-performance 3D radar for fixed, mobile or deployable applications with a small footprint which is easily integrated in any type of platform. It is a ground-breaking capability for short range air surveillance and ground based air defence.
• The Carl Gustaf M4 man-portable multi-role weapon system which provides high tactical flexibility through its wide range of ammunition types. Weighing less than 7 kg and meeting the needs of modern conflict environment while offering compatibility with existing ammunition and future innovations such as the Guided Carl Gustaf Munition; this provide pinpoint, multi-target engagement capability at substantially extended ranges.
• AT4CS AST lightweight, man-portable, unguided and fully disposable weapon system is optimised for ease of operation and maximum versatility.
• The Next-Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) system “is a shoulder-launched, top attack anti-tank missile system that is a true tank killer for infantry. It operates dismounted in all environments including built-up areas”.
• Saab’s Mobile Camouflage System is a tailor-made, multi-spectral (visual, near IR, short wave IR, thermal IR and radar from 1 to 100 GHz), multi-purpose system for mobile fighting platforms enhances survivability and sustainability in the battlefield. Saab’s range of Multi-Spectral Camouflage Nets including the Advanced Reversible Camouflage Screen and C-90 Net protect all kinds of vehicles and other static military equipment.
• The AUV62 System is the latest generation of Saab modular AUV systems meant for mine reconnaissance with a high-resolution side-looking sonar. It can autonomously search for and identify sea mines with a high area search capability. High-resolution images give excellent situational awareness and data.
• The Double Eagle Sarov which can operate both as an AUV, with an onboard inertial navigation system, and as an ROV with a several kilometres-long fibre optic tether. For MCM operations the Double Eagle Sarov can be used for detection, classification and disposal.
• The Saab Light Weight Torpedo (SLWT), a new anti-submarine warfare solution that gives total control of the challenging littoral environment and operates equally well in both shallow and blue water.
Left to right: Mats Palmberg, Ola Rignell and Dean Rosenfield