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Gripen E conducts hot climate testing in Anápolis
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The Gripen fighter with registration number 4100, used for the flight test campaign, was at the Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) for a series of flights that tested the aircraft's behaviour and performance in high temperatures.
With knowledge comes power
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Saab’s knowledge-transfer approach to supplying defence solutions is proving increasingly popular with armed forces across the planet. By sharing our intellectual property with customers, we empower them to take an active role in manufacturing and maintaining their defence assets.
Gripen fighters at NATO Tiger Meet 2023
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Gripen fighters from the two NATO countries Hungary and Czech Republic participated as usual. Both countries have a long story of participation in NATO led exercises and air policing assignments with their Gripens and NATO Tiger Meet is not an exception.
Basic design - What is required to create the world's most versatile ships?
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Creating an efficient naval ship is a significant compromise. There are many, often conflicting requirements that must be set against each other. It should be a ship with good characteristics for operating in archipelagos and at sea, such as speed, stability, and fuel consumption.
Empowering the future of innovation
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Fueled by a passion for technical problem-solving and challenges, Andreas Bågfeldt naturally gravitated toward a career in the technical field. Today, as a Project Manager at Saab, he excels at pushing the boundaries of what's physically possible while empowering others to grow.
The move towards more sustainable camouflage
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Could Barracuda static camouflage nets deliver the same high level of protection if they were made using recycled materials or plant-based fibres? Our research and development team is looking at the possibilities.
Digitalisation is changing the battlefield
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The battlefield is changing rapidly and there is a high demand for new tech in defence, not least in Ukraine. We asked Jonatan Olofsson, specialist in autonomous functions at Saab, how the battlefield has changed lately.
Important Milestone for Saab and FMV
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On Friday 6 October, an important milestone was passed when we delivered the first series-produced Gripen E aircraft to FMV, who will now operate the aircraft before eventually handing it over to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Gripen E's successful change to lithium-ion batteries
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The key to modern warfare is rapid adaptability – maintaining technological superiority over challenging adversaries. Gripen E’s innovative avionics system allows rapid upgrades of both software and hardware. A recent example of that is a successful change to lithium-ion batteries.
Greater power to smaller platforms
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Protecting and securing a maritime territory has always been fraught with difficulty. Today, more than ever, advanced technological development imposes the necessity for naval forces to operate in an environment that is increasingly complex, challenging and unpredictable. In such a setting, you need a heightened level of awareness, and the ability to detect, identify and counter a wide range of threats – fast and slow, conventional and unconventional. Sea Giraffe 1X radar is designed to provide the capabilities required to manage any threats in any waters and make the Navies of the world better prepared for the increasingly complex and demanding naval environment.
Reaching higher tones: Saab and the Göteborg Opera in a partnership
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Saab and the Göteborg Opera are in a collaboration with the aim of creating cultural experiences beyond borders. Through the "Skapa” department, we want to inspire more people, especially children and youth, to get involved, learn, and love the world of performing arts.
Coding passion into reality
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Building a computer from scratch might sound a bit complicated for a twelve-year-old. However, for Christoffer Krull, it was merely another hobby. Fast forward a few years, and he is now applying his long-lasting interest in computer systems and innovative tech solutions here at Saab.