Saab receives UK defence training orders

Saab receives UK defence training orders

Defence and security company Saab has received additional orders from
the UK Ministry of Defence to enhance their existing provision of live
training capabilities to the British Army abroad and in the UK. The
orders amount to approximately MSEK 221 (app. MGBP 20).

“We have achieved good results in recent and current projects and have a
trustful relation with the UK Army. Building upon this we have secured
contracts that include the provision of additional simulators for
weapons and target systems under the current Direct Fire Weapon Effects
Simulator (DFWES) programme to support Mission Specific Training (MST)
on Salisbury Plain Training Area. An extension to the contract also
provides instrumental C-IED* training capability as part of a managed
training service.” says Henrik Höjer, Managing Director Saab Training &
Simulation.

In addition and in support to the UK training effort later this year,
the complete Deployed Tactical Engagement Systems (D-TES) capability
will be shipped from Kenya to UK and deployed to Salisbury Plain.

“Our Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) training capability
improves skills through enhanced coaching and realistic practice. We are
proud to continue to support this mission essential training through the
employment of our expertise which is helping to save lives,” continues
Henrik Höjer.

The capability is being delivered by field teams to the point of need,
i.e. in barracks, training establishments or training areas where UK
military personnel conduct pre deployment training. The recently awarded
contract extension provides for more training, an improvement to GPS
accuracy and increased video recording coverage and range. These product
improvements provide greater accuracy and richness of feedback to troops
and commanders regarding their C-IED performance.

*An improvised explosive device is a homemade bomb, frequently used by
terrorist or guerilla forces. The Counter-IED training is aimed at
preparing the soldiers for finding such devices and rendering them
harmless.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and
solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has
operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops,
adopts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs.

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The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the
Securities Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act.
The information was submitted for publication on March 31 at 12.30.