Saab AB

• Public
• SE

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Saab is one of the world's leading high-technology companies, with its main operations in defense, aviation, space and civil security. Its presence and operations in the United States is significant. For decades, american forces have depended on the quality and effectiveness of Saab manufactured support- and anti-armor weapons, such as the Carl-Gustaf and AT4. Adding to that, Saab today provides multi-spectral protection against detection to the american forces. Foremost among the camouflage, concealment and deception products is the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net System ULCANS - manufactured by Saab Barracuda in Lillington, North Carolina. Saab Training USA, Orlando Florida develop world-leading systems and services for military training. Highly skilled engineers and military trained specialists support Saab training devices and simulators wherever the U.S. Forces are stationed or deployed. American fighter aircraft are equiped with countermeasure systems from Saab Avitronics. In civil aviation operations, Saab has an extensive fleet of regional aircrafts, operated by large regional carriers in North America, Europe and Australia. Saab Aircraft Leasing has its headquarters in Washington DC, and Saab Aerotech provides world-leading maintenance and services to the aircrafts in service.

Number of Employees 13,757

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