Saab has been acquired by BAE Systems a contract to support the US Air Force in Europe (-> current news about the US armed forces) with several Giraffe 4A radar systems. The contract is worth just under 46 million euros. Deliveries will begin in 2027.
“The Giraffe 4A is a multifunctional radar that provides versatile surveillance capabilities to support comprehensive air defense,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the US. “The system will modernize the U.S. Air Force’s airfield surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, addressing a critical need overseas.” https://militaeraktuell.at/panzergrenadierbrigade-37-panzerbrigade-21/ Giraffe 4A is a digital multi-channel system utilizing the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology and will be supplied by Saab in the U.S. and Sweden.
BAE Systems Technical Solutions & Services is the prime contractor for this contract in support of the U.S. Air Force in Europe.
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