Saab announces U.S. munitions facility

Saab, the Swedish defense and aerospace giant, has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in the United States dedicated to munitions production. This move signifies a significant expansion of Saab’s presence within the U.S. defense industrial base.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damyon Knerr, a combat engineer with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, sets security with an M3A1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during exercise Bougainville II at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2022. 3d MLR interdicted a notional adversary maritime surface platform to set conditions for joint force follow on actions. BVII is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLR’s ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment. 3d MLR’s Bougainville II is integrated into the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training rotation 23-01 that strengthens defense relationships, fosters multinational interoperability, increase readiness, and reinforces the unified regional land power network of the Joint Force. This rotation of JPRMC includes participants from all U.S joint services as well as active participants from Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

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Saab secures major contract: Arexis EW Suite to equip German Eurofighter EK

Saab has secured a significant contract to equip the German Air Force’s next-generation Eurofighter jets with its advanced Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite. This marks a major development in the ongoing partnership between Saab and Airbus, and a significant upgrade for Germany’s aerial defense capabilities.


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Ukraine’s arms industry takes flight

The Washington Post has a report on a remarkable transformation in Ukraine. Prior to the February 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine relied heavily on foreign suppliers for its weapons. Years of neglect and an industry focused on the Russian market left the nation with limited domestic production capabilities. However, the harsh realities of war have spurred a dramatic shift, with Ukraine’s aerospace and defense sectors undergoing a rapid transition towards self-sufficiency.

Neptune R-360 missile, Kyiv 2021, 05
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Defense titans unite: Embraer and ST Engineering ink collaboration agreement

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering have joined forces in a strategic partnership to explore joint ventures across the Asia Pacific and South American regions. This collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies and unlock new growth opportunities.


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