HENSOLDT and Saab sign MoU on future cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies
Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT AG, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, signed a memorandum of understanding on intended cooperation in the field of aircraft protection technologies at the Munich Security Conference.
"Partnerships are a central element of our corporate strategy, especially in our commitment to deliver our products quickly and reliably to our customers. That's why this MoU with Saab is another important step in our strategic development. This MoU with Saab is another important step in our strategic development.
It is characterised by our positioning as a reliable partner for national and international security and defence programmes and our holistic, cross-domain range of integrated system solutions," said Oliver Dörre at the signing of the MoU.
"This MoU reflects the intensification of the successful cooperation already established in various projects. We are very much looking forward to working with the Saab team to exploit further potential for cutting-edge technologies in a targeted manner, thus contributing to the sustainable expansion of the capabilities of our military customers and partners, including opportunities for local value creation," Dörre continued.
“This agreement with HENSOLDT enables us to explore new opportunities and to leverage our combined expertise in aircraft protection technologies”, said Micael Johansson, Saab President and CEO. “Together, we will deliver innovative solutions that enhance the safety and effectiveness of our customers’ missions.”
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HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics as a technology leader and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence.
In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 8,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 24,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
