SAABF News & Events

CAE (CAE) announced the signing of a worldwide cooperation agreement that positions CAE as Saab's (SAABF) preferred supplier for select training and simulation requirements related to its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft and other platforms. This partnership also includes an agreement specific to Canada to jointly pursue Canada's AEW&C program. Under the global cooperation agreement, CAE will offer simulation-based training solutions in support of Saab's international GlobalEye campaigns, as well as other AEW&C programs for the Saab platforms. The collaboration will leverage CAE's expertise in advanced integrated training systems, encompassing the development and delivery of flight training devices and integrated mission platforms, as well as a modern training ecosystem that combines digital content and a mission and training environment to replicate real-world operational complexity. CAE will also draw on its expertise in its global training centre network to provide pilot and maintenance training services, ensuring operational excellence across AEW&C platforms.

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Agency for a new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The order value is approximately SEK 1B. This is a series production order for the launchers which was included as an option within an existing contract for the development and integration of the launcher system. The launch system is used to carry air-to-air missiles and countermeasure pods on Gripen C/D and Gripen E. It is mounted on the aircraft's weapons pylons and has a sophisticated link between the aircraft and the weapons mounted on the launcher.

Teledyne Technologies (TDY) announced the completion of the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab (SAABF). The newly acquired business Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB will join Teledyne's Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS brands, broadening the group's maritime technology solutions. Based outside of Linkoping Sweden, the company will market its products and solutions as FLIR TransponderTech. The brand will continue to innovate and deliver leading Automatic Identification System, VHF Data Exchange System, and Global Navigation Satellite System technologies. Going forward, FLIR TransponderTech will be well-positioned to continue to pioneer maritime communication solutions for civil and military customers in shipping, marine traffic, airborne and space segments.