Competing in the international market, requires a strong global presence. We continue to strengthen our presence in key markets, develop innovative solutions and acquire companies in prioritised areas. Saab's products are sold to over 100 countries and we currently operate in over 30 countries.
Our story starts in 1988, with just four Swedes who came to Australia on a technology transfer project that has now grown into the combat management system across the Royal Australian Navy's surface fleet.
Read through our journey below, as we establish our business in Australia, innovate technologies of the future and diversify our capability portfolio.
Saab Australia (Saab) is a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe.
Established in 1988, Saab combines global expertise and proven products with local skills and knowledge to deliver, integrate, and sustain complex, mission-critical systems tailored to customer needs.
Saab’s portfolio spans naval combat systems, advanced weapon systems, ground-based air defence, deployable health and infrastructure, tactical communications, space domain awareness, cyber solutions, air traffic management, and civil security. These systems play a vital role in enabling defence forces to operate effectively across the maritime, land, and air domains, while also safeguarding critical civil infrastructure.
With more than 1,000 employees, primarily engineers and technical specialists, Saab is recognised as a trusted, collaborative and deliver- focused partner. Working with more than 1,000 suppliers – more than half Australian-owned – Saab supports a resilient and sovereign industrial base.
Headquartered in Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Saab also has facilities in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
Saab Global has a history extending over 400 years, serving customers in more than 100 countries, with approximately 17,000 employees across the world.
In Australia, we're celebrating our 35th year.
Did you know that Saab also extends over multiple generations in one family?