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SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2011 55
ADMINISTRATION REPORT > SAAB’S BUSINESS AREAS
HIGHLIGHTS 2011
tOrder for Saab’s multi-mission radar Girae AMB and related
services from the U.S. Department of State. e order value is
about MSEK 155.
tOrder for the Arthur weapon locating radar from LIG Nex1, the
prime contractor for the Defence Acquisition Program Admin-
istration in South Korea. e order is worth MSEK 450.
tOrder for the IDAS airborne self-defence system valued at about
MSEK 250. e system improves security for aircra, helicopters
and crews in threat environments.
tDivestment of the South African system engineering company
Grintek Ewation to Cassidian.
tOrder together with Saab Sensis for the multi-role naval surveil-
lance radar Sea Girae AMB as part of the U.S. Navy’s Littoral
Combat Ship Program.
tAs part of ongoing eciency improvements, changes have been
made in electronics manufacturing, e.g., circuit board produc-
tion has been outsourced to three subcontractors
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
tFocus on strengthening Saab’s presence in selected markets,
increasing sales to existing customers and developing operations
in key markets that oer opportunities for repeat business.
trough acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations, the
electronic defence operations and product portfolio are being
further enhanced. Products are kept attractive through spiral
development, where we continuously upgrade the capabilities.
tContinue to develop a more ecient organisation, including
through lean manufacturing, and increase cost awareness in
project implementation.
PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
t The operations meet customer demand for solutions for surveillance
and for detection, localization and protection against the various types
of threats. The product portfolio includes airborne, land-based and naval
systems in radar, signals intelligence and self-protection. The operations
also comprise avionics that increase flight mission efficiency and flight
safety.
t The sensor systems ERIEYE, Carabas, Arthur and Giraffe AMB.
t Electronic warfare systems, including IDAS, Camps, BOL and LEDS.
t Avionics, including surveillance, display and digital recording systems.
t Saab Sensis’ expertise in various types of radar upgrades.
The weapon locating system
Arthur is one of Saab’s leading
niche products and has been
exported to the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Greece, Norway,
Spain, Sweden and the UK,
among others.