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Saab Receives New Order For Arthur Weapon-Locating System

Friday, April 5th, 2013

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Saab recently said it has received a new order, valued at about $20 million, for its Arthur weapon locating system from an unnamed customer. Delivery will take place in 2014. No further details on this contract will be released. Arthur is a C-band medium-range weapon-locating system that detects and locates enemy artillery fire, the company said in a statement. The system can perform a number of roles, including counter battery operations, fire control, peace enforcement missions and force protection by…

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