Saab Secures Contract with South Korea’s DAPA for Arthur Weapon Locating System Support

Saab has inked a contract with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), focusing on the support and supply of spare parts for its Arthur weapon locating systems.

The contract, valued at approximately SEK 795 million ($77M), spans the period from 2023 to 2028.

Saab will execute the contracted work through its local support team in South Korea. Additionally, a collaborative effort with a specialized team in Gothenburg, Sweden, will ensure efficient spare parts supply and comprehensive back-office support throughout the contract period.

South Korea has positioned about 20 Arthur systems near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

The ARTHUR (Artillery Hunting Radar) is a mobile counter-battery radar system. It operates as the mobile artillery monitoring battlefield radar or mobile artillery monitoring battlefield asset (MAMBA). This passive electronically scanned array C-band radar is designed for enemy field artillery acquisition, serving as a core element in brigade or division-level counter-battery sensor systems. It operates in the C (G/H)-band with a range of 60 to 100 kilometers (37 to 62 miles), offering precision at 60 meters (200 feet).