Article Posted on : - Jun 18, 2014

RBS 70NG live firing. A Saab photo

STOCKHOLM (BNS): Swedish Defence and Security Company Saab has signed a contract with the Irish Defence Forces to provide upgrades to Ireland's RBS 70 air defence missile systems.

The order has a value of approximately SEK 40 million and includes deliveries of improved firing units, new simulators, night vision equipment and associated weapons support.

Deliveries will be made during 2015, the Company said.

The recently-signed contract provides for new operator training simulators, upgraded fire units to support the BORC night-capable sight and the latest Bolide missile, new external power supplies plus a four-year support agreement.