Saab at Indo Defence 2016

Defence and security company Saab Group exhibited at the Indo Defence 2016 Expo and Forum, in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 2 to 5 November.

Indo Defence is a focal point for the aerospace, defence and maritime sectors in Indonesia and the wider Asia Pacific region. Saab is a returning exhibitor, demonstrating why they are the “best partner for Indonesia’s future security and prosperity.”

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Saab applauds Indonesia’s clearly stated policies of national industrial development and self-sufficiency through transparent and open processes. Saab supports Indionesia’s desire to see ‘smart investment’ in high technology industries, like defence and aerospace. Saab is ready to stand as a partner for progress in Indonesia, in full accordance with the obligations of legislation such as Law No. 16/2012 and the strict observance of Indonesia’s declared procurement rules.

“Indonesia has great ambitions to develop its national industry; to build new levels of skill and capability in aerospace and defence through enhanced international cooperation. Future partners like Saab must deliver true technology transfer, industrial cooperation and return-on-investment, all with the highest degree of ethics and transparency. At Saab we understand and respect these goals and we are ready to work-hand-in-hand with the Indonesian government, industry and armed forces to achieve their aims for national development,” said Dan Enstedt, president and CEO of Saab Asia Pacific Co. Ltd.

Saab is already working with its strategic partner in Indonesia, PT Pindad, to enhance and develop the national air defence system there. A technology transfer and industrial cooperation programme is today building new skills and capabilities in Indonesia and the two companies are ready to meet Indonesia’s future requirements for ground based air defence.

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At Indo Defence 2016 Saab exhibited products and solutions from their complete product protfolio across the air, land and sea domains, including:

  • Gripen fighter, the world’s most advanced multi-role combat aircraft. Saab’s full-scale Gripen Cockpit Simulator was operating at the stand throughout the show.
  • GlobalEye, Saab’s revolutionary multi-role airborne surveillance system. With its all-new Erieye ER radar, advanced C4I and multi-mission capabilities, GlobalEye combines the roles of airborne early warning and control, maritime patrol and ground surveillance all in a single platform.
  • Advanced ground based air defence systems (GBAD). Only Saab has the in-house capability to deliver a complete, future-proof GBAD solution for Indonesia.
  • Naval combat systems.Saab can deliver the full spectrum of naval warfare capabilities, from missiles to sensors, all integrated with advanced combat management systems for every class of vessel.

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