Saab has received two orders from Airbus Defence and Space for the Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite to equip German Eurofighters. The total order value is approximately EUR €549 million (approx. AU $976 million). The delivery period is 2025-2028.
"We are proud to deliver Arexis to the German Air Force, which further strengthens the Swedish-German cooperation. Arexis is one of the most advanced fully digital sensors and jamming systems available on the market. The system will improve the Eurofighter’s situational awareness and survivability on the modern battlefield," President and CEO of Saab, Micael Johansson, said.
The first order will mark the continuation of the contract signed with Airbus Defence and Space in March 2024 for the integration of the Arexis EW sensor suite for the Eurofighter EK (Elektronischer Kampf). The order value is approximately EUR €291 million (approx. AU $518 million) and the order has been booked immediately by Saab.
The second order will include AI technology by both Saab and its strategic partner Helsing. The order value is approximately EUR €258 million (approx. AU $459 million) and is subject to authority approval.