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Saab Strategy and Technology Division Launched
Saab creates a dedicated unit to accelerate defence aviation tech across Europe and allied markets.
Saab Strategy and Technology will centralize the Swedish group’s push into next‑generation military aviation, advanced sensors and autonomous systems, the company said. Saab AB named Marcus Wandt to head the new division; the move underscores the firm’s role as a NATO partner and its bid to strengthen footholds in Western defense markets while supporting ongoing fighter and surveillance aircraft programmes for European and allied air forces.
Wandt will be responsible for aligning long‑term research, development and technology roadmaps across Saab’s defence portfolio. The division is positioned to speed concept work into demonstrators and collaborate with partner nations and industry suppliers to shorten development cycles without changing ship‑to‑ship responsibilities for existing programmes.
Saab Strategy and Technology: what it will do
The new unit aims to bring technical focus and strategic clarity to Saab’s military product lines, from sensor fusion and electronic warfare to autonomy and mission systems.
- Drive Saab Strategy and Technology to accelerate military aviation innovation and faster transition from R&D to demonstrator projects.
- Advance sensors and situational awareness systems that support fighter and surveillance aircraft programmes.
- Develop autonomous systems and teaming concepts for manned‑unmanned operations.
- Coordinate partnerships with NATO allies and Western industry to improve interoperability and market access.
For operators and procurement officials, the shift signals Saab’s intent to be a more nimble technology partner rather than just a platform supplier. That could mean more frequent capability updates, common sensor architectures across fleets, and clearer routes for upgrading legacy platforms in allied air forces.
Saab’s announcement comes amid a broader European emphasis on bolstering air capabilities and industrial cooperation. While the company didn’t publish a public timetable for specific programmes, the Strategy and Technology division sets an organizational pathway for faster innovation and deeper collaboration with NATO members and other partners.
