Saab has received a Canadian order for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system, the Swedish company announced on 15 February 2024.
The order is valued at around CAD 227 million (EUR 156.4 million), with deliveries starting during 2024.
The order includes all necessary equipment to operate the RBS 70 NG, including firing units, missiles, transport vehicles, training and support.
Following a competitive procurement process, Saab’s offer was chosen to meet the urgent operational requirement for Canada’s Soldier Portable Air Defence Systems programme. Through this programme, Saab will provide long-term air defence support to the Canadian Armed Forces, with a specific focus on their Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia.
As part of its offer, Saab has committed to creating Canadian content through its local office and Canada-based partners and suppliers.
“We are pleased to deliver our proven and efficient air defence solution RBS 70 NG, which is a critical capability for nations in the current environment,” Saab President and CEO Micael Johansson was quoted as saying in a Saab press release.
The RBS 70 NG is a short-range air defence system characterised by its unjammable laser-beam guidance and auto-tracking technology. Its effective range is 9,000 m up to an altitude of 5,000 m
Saab’s RBS 70 NG customers worldwide include Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic and Latvia, while Lithuania, already a user of the RBS 70, has also selected the RBS 70 NG.
