Saab to Unveil Surface Launch RBS15 Gungnir at Euronaval

19.10.2018 Products
Saab to Unveil Surface Launch RBS15 Gungnir at Euronaval

Saab to Unveil Surface Launch RBS15 Gungnir at Euronaval

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Saab will unveil the surface launch version of RBS15 Gungnir, the next generation anti-ship missile system at Euronaval to be held 23-26 October in Paris.

The surface launch version of RBS15 Gungnir uses the all new RBS15 Mk4 Surface missile. This provides greater range, enhanced defense penetration and electronic protection as well as a more advanced target seeker, allowing it to engage any target, in all conditions.  

The RBS15 Mk4 Surface missile is used in both the sea system and the land system of RBS15 Gungnir. It is designed to provide commonality through easy integration on both land- and sea-based platforms of almost any size. The system is fully backwards compatible, so an investment in Mk3 today opens a smooth path to transition into Gungnir tomorrow.

“With the RBS15 Gungnir we continue to build on the success and knowledge we have gained from the previous generations of RBS15. The surface launch version is a highly flexible missile system that can be integrated with existing command networks and on a wide range of the ships available on the market today,” said Görgen Johansson, Senior Vice President and head of Saab business area Dynamics.

The development and production program, valued at 3.7 BSEK, was contracted in March 2017 with the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV). This next generation of the RBS15 system is named RBS15 Gungnir by Saab and is now being offered to the market as a complete missile system solution for air, sea and land based platforms.

The RBS15 missile family is jointly produced by Saab and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG and serves with various navies, coastal batteries and air forces from Sweden, Finland, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Thailand and an undisclosed country.

Meanwhile, Saab’s Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) will be displayed at the Saab stand during the Euronaval exhibition.

The SLWT is one of the most advanced and sophisticated torpedoes on the market and has been ordered by Sweden and Finland. Saab is now pursuing additional customers on the export market, with Euronaval being an ideal opportunity to do so. The development of SLWT is with the Baltic Sea in mind, which is a marine environment with the most challenging factors for littoral anti-submarine warfare. The SLWT is a highly effective weapon for both blue water and shallow water environments around the world.

“The SLWT project is going very well. We are in the process of finalizing the second demonstration torpedo with all the features as in the final product. We are bringing key advances in torpedo technology to SLWT, which translates into endurance, accuracy and complete control,” said Stefan Sjögren, Program Director, Lightweight Torpedoes at Saab.

SLWT with its state-of-the-art design incorporates a fully digital homing system, offers fire-and-forget and wire-guided operation, and adapts to difficult hydroacoustic conditions. It can be launched from multiple platforms, including surface ships, helicopters, aircrafts or submarines, ensuring your success in any environment. 

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defense and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.

 



 
 

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