Saab has signed a new industrial co-operation agreement with the Malaysian company Defence Technologies (Deftech) in relation to the JAS 39 Gripen multi-role combat aircraft.
Under the terms of agreement, the two companies would deepen and broaden the existing relationship by adding the Gripen system to their joint planning.
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The agreement outlines planned industrial cooperation that will explore areas of technology transfer and bring further expertise to Malaysia.
Specifically, the agreement covers Gripen-related maintenance and support activities, design and manufacturing of advanced composite systems, and associated technology transfer, amongst others.
Saab Malaysia head Thomas Lindén said: "For Saab, the agreement with Deftech is an important step in order to do further business in Malaysia and surrounding countries."
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Apart from supporting the Malaysian Government’s defence programmes with solutions that enhance the country’s operational capabilities, the new agreement is also expected to create business opportunities for the two signatories.
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By GlobalDataThe two companies entered into an industrial co-operation teaming agreement in 2011 for collaboration on an airborne early warning and control (AWACS) system.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering various technology areas was signed in March 2013 that further expanded their cooperation.
Saab has already supplied high-performance, cost-efficient defence equipment to the Malaysian Armed Forces. This includes naval and land radars, airborne self-protection systems for helicopters and fighters, as well as naval command and control systems, and army support weapons, including anti-tank weapons.
The JAS 39 Gripen is a lightweight, multirole fighter aircraft designed to conduct a wide range of air-to-air, air-to-surface and reconnaissance missions. It is powered by a single Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 engine.
The single Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 engine powered-aircraft is currently operated by the air forces of Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, South Africa, and Thailand.
Image: A Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen aircraft in flight. Photo: courtesy of MatthiasKabel.
