SAAB and TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) partnered Aeronautical Design and Development Centre (ADDC) was awarded its first contract by SAAB to participate in the Aerostructural design and development for Gripen Next Generation. This will enable ADDC to play a pivotal role in development activities in different Saab products.

In September 2008, Saab and TCS, signed a Letter of Intent to set up an aeronautical development and design centre in India, called ADDC. The ADDC is a long term relationship, with Saab undertaking to transfer technology and competencies in the aerospace sector. It is set up to provide engineering, services and solutions, and to address market opportunities in areas such as structures, systems, avionics and after market support. The centre will address the requirements of the global and Indian Aerospace & Defence markets.

The ADDC allows Saab to set a footprint in India together with TCS to capture opportunities emerging in the aerospace and defence sector.

“This co-operation is not limited to Gripen, but is aimed towards building a joint capability to leverage collective strengths across the globe,” said Saab CEO Mr. Åke Svensson when the Letter of Intent was signed.