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“Maintaining Australian Industry Capability is not just about awarding contracts to Australian SMEs, but the development of an enduring Australian sovereign industrial base,” said Andy Keough
For over 35 years in Australia, Saab has delivered warfighting capability to Australia’s Defence Force, particularly through the delivery, sustainment and enhancement of the Australian Combat Management System (AusCMS). From this proud history, Saab looks to the future.
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) personnel can now complete simulated training missions while at sea, significantly enhancing crew preparedness for battle, with Saab's delivery of the On-Board Training System (OBTS) on the Anzac Class Ships.
We are thrilled to announce that Saab Australia has won the Large Employer category of the Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards 2023.
Did you know that Saab also extends over multiple generations in one family?
Saab Australia has welcomed its largest annual intake of tertiary graduates with 33 new recruits ready to forge their career in the defence industry.
Saab’s vision for reconciliation is an Australia free from racism, where First Nations peoples have equal opportunities to participate in STEM education pathways and careers and are employed in leadership roles throughout the defence industry.
At Saab, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is always equitable, diverse and inclusive, as we recognise that embracing equity means celebrating the unique contributions that we each bring to work every day.
Each summer, our paid internship program gives students in their penultimate year of undergraduate study the opportunity get hands-on experience alongside industry leaders across our diverse project teams.
For the Australian Defence Force (ADF), high-quality healthcare in the field is a critical capability. Deployable hospitals for defence and humanitarian purposes must be able to provide lifesaving medical care to Australian troops and injured civilians in the harshest environments, including the unstable conditions of a battlefield.