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Saab Competing For Brazilian Corvette Program

Friday, June 22nd, 2018

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Sweden’s Saab and the Netherland’s Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding said on June 18 they are working together to jointly compete for four Brazilian Navy Tamandaré-class corvettes (CCTs).If the Brazilian Navy chooses the team, Saab would provide the complete combat system, including the company’s 9LV Combat Management System (CMS). Saab said 9LV is an open architecture CMS that can integrate third-party modules and high performance mission equipment.However, Damen would supply the Sigma 10514 frigate as an off-the-shelf product to be adapted for the client. The Sigma…

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