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Saab Wins Sweden Contract For NH90 Helicopter Maintenance Contract

Friday, July 24th, 2015

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The Swedish Defence Material Administration awarded Saab AB a contract worth nearly $20 million to provide component maintenance for the tactical mission system (TMS) of NH90 helicopters of the Swedish Armed Forces, the company said on July 20.The contract length is five years with an option for one additional year.The contract concerns component maintenance for the TMS to ensure full system availability, including the helicopter’s sonar system for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).Saab previously developed and delivered the TMS for the Swedish…

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