Defense and security company Saab of Sweden April 23 said it received an order from the Finnish military vehicle manufacturer Patria Land Systems Oy that includes vehicle electronics for the information systems of Patria AMV 8×8 vehicles being delivered to South Africa.
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The deliveries include a data network and operator displays plus a digital video system with cameras. These will be integrated in the Patria AMV 8×8 vehicles to be delivered by Patria to South Africa. The deliveries will take place in 2014-2016. The sub systems will be locally supported in South Africa.
“Saab is supplying Patria AMV vehicles with the latest technology, helping to improve local situational awareness for soldiers in the field,” said Niclas Lövgren, director and head of Vehicle Systems at Saab´s Business Area Support and Services. “This order further establishes our position as a leading supplier of robust systems within vehicle electronics on the international market.”
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security. It has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.