Saab to deliver radar proximity fuze subsystems for METEOR

Saab recently signed a contract with MBDA for deliveries of subsystems for the METEOR Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) missile system, worth approx. SEK150 million with deliveries to MBDA taking place 2020-2021.

Sweden is working with France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK to develop and field METEOR, with MBDA as the programme’s prime contractor. This order from MBDA comprises deliveries of radar proximity fuze subsystems (PFS) for METEOR. PFS is developed and manufactured by Saab and integrated in all METEOR missiles, detecting targets and calculating the optimum time to detonate the warhead in order to achieve maximum effect.

“This order is very satisfying for us and it is in line with our expectations,” Görgen Johansson, Senior Vice President and Head of Saab Dynamics, said. “It is excellent proof of the knowledge and expertise within Saab, and we can see a great interest for our solutions within this product area. METEOR is definitely a game-changer for air forces around the world and we have been a key part of METEOR from the beginning of the programme.”

“METEOR is designed to combat advanced air threats and its highly capable fuzing system maximises warhead effectiveness and ensure the highest probability of success,” Stefan Öberg, Head of Business Unit Missile Systems at Saab Dynamics, continued. “Throughout, the PFS has proven its ability to meet all the demanding requirements placed on it.”  

DPM