2 Billion's worth of business for Saab
Keywords: Helicopters, Saab
The choice of the NH90 helicopter entails direct involvement by Saab worth in the region of 2 billion SEK. The work entails both development and production in collaboration with NHIndustries/Eurocopter.
The decision to order NH90 helicopters means Saab will be responsible for developing and acquiring the tactical system for the new Swedish multi-role helicopter, Helicopter 14. A new management system will be developed as part of the tactical avionics system. This will be an important part of the Swedish Armed Forces' future structure and management philosophy.
"By using the systems engineering skills from the JAS 39 Gripen together with the competence in control, countermeasures and maintenance introduced to the group through the purchase of Celsius, Saab can now undertake total responsibility for the tactical system in the Defence Forces' new medium- weight helicopters," states Bengt Halse, president and CEO.
Saab will produce 200 forebodies for the NH90.
Development and production will take place in Sweden at Saab Aerospace in Linkoping, SaabTech systems in Jarfalla, Saab Avionics in Jonkoping and Kista,and Aerotech Telub in Arboga.
