Defense and aerospace group Saab announced that it has received an order from Finland regarding missiles for the RBS 70 ground-based air defense system.
The order value is about SEK 800 million ($78 million) and deliveries will take place between 2023-2026.
The order includes the latest version of the RBS 70 missile, the Bolide, which allows to strike airborne armored targets and drones. The missile will be used with Finland’s existing RBS 70 systems, which have been in service in the country for more than 15 years. In Finland, this system is known as ITO05 and ITO05M (Ilmatorjuntaohjus 05).
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Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s Dynamics business said: “We are proud to continue to contribute to Finland’s air defense with our future-proof Bolide missile, the missile. This fire can be used against many threats.”
Saab’s portfolio of short-range land-based air defense systems includes the RBS 70 and its latest version, the RBS 70 NG. RBS 70 has an impressive track record in the market with over 1,600 launchers and over 18,000 missiles delivered to 19 countries.
