Things continue to goes well for Saab group as it takes in new order from South Africa
Friday, 20 December 2013
Defence and security company Saab announced that it has received steady
state support contract for South African Gripen. The order has a total
value of SEK 180 million over the years 2013-2016. The South African
Air Force has been operating the Gripen fighter system since 2008 when
the first Gripen was delivered.
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The operations of the Gripen fighter system in South Africa have
previously been supported by Saab through short-term interim support
contracts. The steady state support contract that is now signed between
Saab and Armscor enables Saab to conduct support operations in a
sustainable manner with a long-term horizon, with high efficiency and
availability.
Through the steady state support contract typical support services like
engineering support, maintenance, repair and overhaul and spares
replenishment will be carried out. The contract also includes technical
publications amendment services. The total value of the contract is SEK
180 million over the years 2013-2016.
“Signing of the steady state support contract marks the start of a
deeper and extended relationship between Saab, Armscor and the South
African Air Force. The Gripen operation climbs out of testing and
delivery phase with ad hoc, short-term support efforts into a real
sustained South African Fighting Force, constantly ready and supported
by Saab,” says Magnus Lewis-Olsson, head of Saab’s market area
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Based on a press release from Saab / Scancomark.com Team

