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Gripen E's HMI is a Lot More Than Data Presentation
3 min
When it comes to factors behind the success of a battle in the air, situational awareness is of paramount importance. One may possess world-class weapons, but without the ability to assess opposition at the right time, the pilot may not be able to take the control of the battlespace.
Arctic Challenge 2021 Kicks Off
2 min
Sweden, Finland and Norway are carrying out the fifth Arctic Challenge Exercise. The exercise falls within the framework of the Nordic co-operation and Cross-border agreement that exists between the three countries.
Developing the power of an innovative mind
5 min
With the sights set on NASA, she had clear ambitions on which way to go early on. The aspiration was always to break into the tech world, even though her plan of becoming an Aerospace Engineer might have changed along the way. Today, Anna Gustavsson works as a Manager for Software Systems at Saab, where she combines her passion for personal and professional development with her lifelong interest in technology.
HunAF Welcomes Two New Gripen Pilots
2 min
The Hungarian Air Force (HunAF) recently released a video welcoming two new Gripen demo pilots at the Puma squadron.
Unmatched adaptability on the future battlefield
2 min
As part of a dynamic partnership between two defence technology leaders, Saab and Raytheon are co-developing the Guided Multipurpose Munition (GMM); the first guided round to be made available across multiple platforms, including man-portable solutions such as the Carl-Gustaf® system and the AT4-derived family of weapons.
A new reality
4 min
Saab’s rapid integration of XM Reality’s Remote Guidance tool is an ideal example of the agile innovation culture we need to stay competitive.
The pioneer of future information
4 min
Working hard doesn't take you all the way. But working smart is all the more productive. That is the opinion of Erik Helander, systems architect at Saab. He describes innovation as a process where you collaborate, discuss and test ideas — and invest a lot of thinking. Only then will ideas become a reality, says Erik, who has worked with information management for over 30 years — and the majority of those at Saab.
Czech Gripens Participate in Aerial Refuelling Training
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On May 26th, the Czech Air Force pilots carried out a crucial air-to-air refuelling (AAR) training with a record total of five Gripen aircraft. The five fighters from the 211th Tactical Squadron, Čáslav Air Base, completed the training over the German airspace with the help of an American tanker KC-135R.
Saab’s New Vessel Traffic Services System for Shanghai Goes Live
2 min
With the conclusion of the final reliability test early May, the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration has taken Saab’s new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system for Shanghai and Wusong into operation.
FAB Gripen Conducts More Supersonic Flight Tests in Brazil
1 min
Saab Brazil carried out supersonic tests on the Gripen fighter over the Sao Jose do Rio Preto region recently. The tests were carried out at high altitudes of above 5,000 meters.
Five things you should know about Gripen C/D
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The abilities of the Gripen C series have been proven for decades now. Here are five facts about the aircraft that tell us how it is built to handle complex battlespaces, stay smart, and give its operators and edge over their opponents.
Countermeasures - The art of pre-emptive protection
4 min
How do countermeasure dispensing systems protect military aircrafts? What are the new and future developments in this field? We caught up with Dario De Michela from Saab’s business unit Electronic Warfare Systems.