13 February 2026

Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” sign memorandum of understanding

Saab and the Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC UDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding their intention to collaborate in the areas of aviation and airborne surveillance, in which they have complementary expertise. The aim is to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

(Photo: Ukrinform) Herman Smetanin, Director General, JSC DUI and Anders Carp, Deputy CEO, Saab sign MoU in the presence of President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius

The MoU was signed today at the Munich Security Conference 2026 in Germany.

JSC UDI has a strong track record as a strategic manufacturer of weapons and military hardware. By consolidating state enterprises and companies, it has become an integral part of Ukraine’s security and defence sector. Saab will contribute its solid defence industry experience and leading expertise in aviation and airborne surveillance technology.

“We look forward to collaborating with JSC UDI, exploring cooperation opportunities relating to Ukraine. Saab is strongly committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence capability and its defence sector,” says Anders Carp, Deputy CEO of Saab.

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