Saab
Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence for the short-range ground-based air defense system RBS 70 NG and received an order within the agreement. The order value is SEK 2.1 billion and deliveries will take place 2026-2030.
The order includes RBS 70 NG firing units and missiles as well as trainer units.
“Saab continues to support the Latvian National Armed Forces with a strong ground-based air defense capability which will significantly enhance its crucial ability to detect and engage aerial threats,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab's business area Dynamics.
The RBS 70 NG system features an automatic target tracker and a built-in night sight and provides the user with capability to defeat threats including aircraft, drones and missiles from distances of up to 9km.
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