Saab Selected by Missile Defense Agency for SHIELD Program

Swedish defense company Saab has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. This contract covers a wide range of work areas, enabling rapid development and delivery of systems for layered homeland defense.

The SHIELD program is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with multiple vendors, designed to support the development and procurement of missile defense capabilities. Saab is among the selected companies to serve as a supplier for this strategically important initiative.

The program is expected to enhance the United States' ability to counter various missile threats. Saab has a history of contributing to U.S. defense programs, and this contract further solidifies its role as a provider of missile defense technology, building on its expertise in radar and sensor systems.

Specific financial details of the contract and the value of orders Saab will receive are to be announced. The initiative is projected to span several years and aims to bolster the U.S. homeland missile defense capabilities.