
Defense and security company Saab Monday said it signed an approximately $12.4 million contract for deliveries of the RBS 70Very Short Range Air Defense system (VSHORAD) to the Brazilian Army. The first deliveries are scheduled during this year. The deal comprises an undisclosed number of RBS 70 man-portable launchers, Mk II type missiles, simulators, night vision equipment, a test set, maintenance tools, spares, associated equipment, and training for the weapon's operators and maintainers. The systems are among others intended to protect…