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Sensis and Saab Microwave Systems Enter Partnership for GIRAFFE AMB Radar in the U.S. Military Market
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"The U.S. is a very important market for Saab and we are pleased to be
entering into this agreement with Sensis, a company that met our strict
criteria and has great performance and capabilities," said
In addition to marketing, sales and logistics support of the GIRAFFE AMB, Sensis will perform critical technical activities, including systems, hardware and software engineering, to adapt the radar for U.S. military specifications. Sensis will also support U.S. military customers through customer support, field maintenance and spare parts.
"The combination of Sensis' and Saab's capabilities will significantly
improve both companies' ability to address the needs of the U.S. defense
forces," said
The GIRAFFE AMB is a multi-mission 3-D radar system that can simultaneously perform surveillance, military air traffic control and 360-degree ballistic weapon tracking and locating. The radar is available in a land-based platform (GIRAFFE AMB) and ship borne (Sea GIRAFFE AMB) platform. Tailored for operations with medium- and short-range surface-to-air missile systems, the GIRAFFE AMB features an integrated C3 system that enables it to act as the command-and-control center for air defense and military air traffic.
ABOUT SENSIS CORPORATION
Sensis Corporation provides sensors, information technology, and simulation and modeling to the world's militaries, air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities, airports, and airlines. Sensis Corporation solutions are deployed around the world. For more information regarding Sensis Corporation, visit www.sensis.com.
ABOUT SAAB MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs. For more information regarding Saab Microwave Systems, visit www.saabgroup.com.
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