Saab Receives Order for Giraffe 1X Radars from U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has awarded Saab, Inc. a contract to provide Giraffe 1X radars in support of security co-operation partners. The order value for this award is approximately USD $46 million. The order was booked in Q3 2025.
Saab will provide Giraffe 1X systems with deliveries starting in 2026. The order underscores the growing demand for Saab’s advanced radar technology to strengthen air defense and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities worldwide.
“Saab’s Giraffe 1X radars bring the U.S. Army a combat-proven capability that can be rapidly deployed to meet the growing spectrum of global threats, including unmanned aircraft systems,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab, Inc. “What sets Giraffe 1X apart is its ability to combine advanced counter-UAS performance, at extended ranges, within a compact, mobile design that commanders can trust in any environment. With continuous, real-time air surveillance, Giraffe 1X equips the U.S. and its partners with a decisive operational advantage, ensuring they can stay ahead of emerging challenges.”
As a small, lightweight 3D radar, Giraffe 1X can be used as a mobile, deployable or fixed asset that can be integrated into both ground and naval platforms. With its true multi-mission capability—spanning force protection, ground-based air defense, and sea surface surveillance—Giraffe 1X is the first radar of its kind, delivering unmatched operational flexibility to commanders.
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Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations.
Saab, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly owned subsidiary, delivering advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
