Saab’s office in New Delhi was officially opened on January 27. The office will support Saab in its efforts to market products for defence and civil security in the Indian market. Gripen, is one of the contenders for the Indian Air Forces MMRCA program.

“For Saab, India is a key market where the company is making long term commitments. We are offering our high tech portfolio to the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy. We will be further enhancing our presence to ensure full support to our customers. Saab is actively looking for long-term cooperation with Indian Government and Private Industries”, said Jan Widerström, Vice President, Saab International.

Saab has also recently received two serial production orders for the Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) for the Indian Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv. The combined value of these orders from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approximately USD 24 million.

Saab’s is also endeavouring to reduce manufacturing and production costs by developing, designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art defence and civil security systems in India. To that end, India will become a key manufacturing hub for Saab in the near future and the company is in advanced discussions with a number of Indian companies in the public and private sector.

Saab’s office in Zagreb was officially opened on 19 November. The office will support Saab in its efforts to market products for defence and civil security in the Croatian market and neighbouring countries.

One of the focus areas at the moment is to promote the Gripen fighter aircraft but there are also other business opportunities.