Saab sells air defence to Finland worth 600 million SEK

Saab Bofors Dynamics has signed a contract for the RBS 70 air defence missile system with the Finnish army. The contract is valued at 600 MSEK.

The contract covers the complete system, including missiles and maintenance equipment. The first delivery is at the end of 2008. The order secures production of the RBS 70 until 2010.

“This order is very satisfying for Saab Bofors Dynamics and we see it as an indication that the customer appreciates both us as suppliers, and the RBS 70 system,” says Saab Bofors Dynamics’ Managing Director, Tomas Samuelsson.


Saab is one of the world’s leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation, space and civil security. The group covers a broad spectrum of competence and capabilities in systems integration.

For further information, please contact:
Anders Florenius, Vice President Communications and Public Affairs,
Saab Bofors Dynamics
Tel: +46 (0)586-81223, +46 (0)734-461223

www.saabgroup.com

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