Saab Systems (Adelaide) Part of Global Supply Chain

Saab Systems has signed a subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada worth approximately $200m for command and control systems and fire control directors for the 12 Canadian Halifax class frigates.>> The Canadian Government has entered a C$2 billion contract with Lockheed Martin Canada which will see Australians assisting the modernisation of 12 Halifax class frigates>> Saab Systems in Sweden is the principle subcontractor for the command and control system and radar upgrade, having signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Canada on the 23rd of November. Saab Systems will provide fire control directors and other combat systems capabilities and will utilise Australian systems integration expertise on the project.>> Lockheed Martin was attracted to Saabs combat management system because of its open architecture design and because of the performance of Saabs highly developed fire control directors. The system to be installed on the Halifax class will be known as Canadian Advanced Command and Control System-9LV (CanACCS-9LV) and will involve the integration of Saabs 9LV combat management system with Canadian command and control systems.>> The partnership with Lockheed Martin Canada proves that the modular design and open architecture of 9LV Mk4 is successful and can be integrated with a variety of other systems, said Mr Peter Wimmerstrm, President of Saab Systems business unit.>> Saab Systems in Australia will be provide significant support under the sub-contract because of the local companys leadership in combat systems design and integration as demonstrated on the Anzac class frigates. The Saab 9LV combat management system is installed on the Anzac class and will be installed on Australias new LHD amphibious support ships. Both the Anzac and Halifax class frigates are of similar design and capability.