The US Army has awarded Saab a contract to provide Giraffe 1X radars in support of security co-operation partners. The order value is approximately US $46 million (approx. AU $69.9 million). The order was booked in the third-quarter (Q3) 2025.
“Saab’s Giraffe 1X radars bring the U.S. Army a combat-proven capability that can be rapidly deployed to meet the growing spectrum of global threats, including unmanned aerial systems,” Head of Saab in the US, Erik Smith, said,
“What sets Giraffe 1X apart is its ability to combine advanced counter-UAS performance, at extended ranges, within a compact, mobile design that commanders can trust in any environment. With continuous, real-time air surveillance, Giraffe 1X equips the U.S. and its security co-operation partners with a decisive operational advantage, ensuring they can stay ahead of emerging challenges.”
Saab will provide Giraffe 1X systems with deliveries starting in 2026.
According to the company, as a small, lightweight 3D radar, Giraffe 1X can be used as a mobile, deployable or fixed asset that can be integrated into both ground and naval platforms. With its true multi-mission capability—spanning force protection, ground-based air defence, and sea surface surveillance.