Saab wins SANDF deal to supply electronics
Defence and security company Saab had been awarded a contract to develop and supply fire control computers for the SANDF’s “new-generation” infantry combat vehicles, Saab South Africa president Riaz Saloojee said yesterday.
“This is a long-term strategic contract, which enables Saab to expand support business in South Africa, as well as in co-operation with Denel Land Systems in additional markets worldwide,” Saloojee said.
“This contract is an excellent example of the synergies that are resulting from bilateral co-operation and bringing direct benefits to South Africa. It is a breakthrough on the local market, which further strengthens our position in the land domain.”
The initial phase of the contract covers development and production of a batch of engineering development units for evaluation and testing in the new-generation combat vehicles. A number of production units are expected to be produced in a second phase.
Saab is responsible for overall design and integration of the components in the fire control computers, and for integrating the unit in the combat vehicles. Initial development work has already begun, with final deliveries of production units expected to occur in late 2015.
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