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SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2011 51
ADMINISTRATION REPORT > SAAB’S BUSINESS AREAS
HIGHLIGHTS 2011
tNeuron is a European collaboration project to develop a UCAV
demonstrator, Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle. e aim is to
develop expertise in advanced aeronautics. Saab is responsible
for, among other things, low signature (stealth) technology,
ight testing, aerodynamics, and the design and production of
the main fuselage. e delivery to Dassault of France was made
in January.
tIn April, Sweden’s Parliament decided to deploy ghter aircra
in Libya. e mission included between ve and eight Gripen
ghters, surveillance and support resources, personnel for infor-
mation operations and an aircra for air refuelling.
tIn September, the rst Boeing 787 was delivered to the airline
ANA. Saab is supplying the doors and installation kits for the
aircra.
tOn November 30, the Swiss government announced its type-se-
lection of Gripen and that it would begin negotiations on Gripen
as a possible future multirole ghter aircra for Switzerland.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
tContinue to strengthen the Gripen programme in Sweden
and through export contracts, including through an increased
market presence.
tProtably grow the successful civil aerostructures operations
through new and existing business.
tIncrease sales and marketing activities in Unmanned Aerial
Systems and build on a strong international position through
cooperations in both research and technology and new develop-
ment programmes.
tOperational improvements through lean manufacturing and
eciency goals in product development and production.
PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
t The Gripen fighter, which offers continuous upgrades, high cost
efficiencies and a level of performance that meets the high demands
of armed forces.
t The unmanned helicopter Skeldar, which offers a modular design and
several optional features.
t Airborne missile systems.
t Subcontractor for commercial aircraft producers.
The development of the unmanned helicopter Skeldar is an
example of Saab’s niche innovations.