Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar
Swedish defence firm Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Giraffe 1X radar system. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 700 million and covers the period from 2024 to 2027.
Saab has announced an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Giraffe 1X radar. This system will be integrated into Sweden's Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions.
The contract is valued at approximately SEK 700 million, with the order period set between 2024 and 2027. The Giraffe 1X is a short-range radar designed for detecting and identifying various air threats, including aircraft, helicopters, and missiles.
The Giraffe radar family is a well-established product line from Saab, used by numerous countries for air defence. The Giraffe 1X represents an advancement in the series, offering enhanced capabilities suitable for modern battlefield conditions. Its versatility allows for deployment in both air defence roles and other surveillance applications.
This order reinforces Saab's position within the Swedish defence sector and supports the ongoing modernization of Sweden's air defence capabilities to address evolving security challenges.