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Saab Develops Improved Radar For Gripen C/D

Friday, May 1st, 2015

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Saab AB has developed a new version of the PS-05/A fighter radar, designated Mk4,to provide the Gripen C/D with improved performance and operating range, the company said on April 28.The PS-05/A radar was originally developed for the Gripen fighter. The Mk4 model includes a new hardware configuration with a complete new radar back-end which provides improved radar performance and operational range, enhances the Gripen Weapon System capabilities, and offers full AMRAAM and Meteor integration, Saab said.The Mk4 includes a new…

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