Saab Wins German Order for Taurus Missile Maintenance and Modernization: Stockholm, Sweden – Saab, a leading defense and security company, has been awarded a substantial contract worth SEK 1.7 billion for the maintenance and modernization of the TAURUS KEPD 350 cruise missile. The contract, spanning from 2025 to 2035, will see Saab undertake significant system upgrades and provide a ten-year life cycle maintenance program for the German Air Force’s TAURUS missiles.
The order, received from TAURUS Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was initially placed by Germany’s defense procurement office (BAAINBw). This agreement underscores the ongoing commitment to ensuring the operational readiness and technological superiority of Germany‘s air-launched cruise missile capabilities.
“TAURUS KEPD 350 enables the user to defeat targets at long ranges required for the most demanding air operations. The latest upgrades will provide the German Air Force with significant improvements,” stated Görgen Johansson, Head of Saab’s business area Dynamics. The modernization efforts will focus on enhancing the missile’s precision, range, and overall effectiveness, ensuring it remains a crucial asset for the German Air Force in future operational scenarios.
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TAURUS KEPD 350 Missile
The TAURUS KEPD 350 is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile designed to neutralize static, ground-based targets. With a range exceeding 500 kilometers, it offers a strategic capability to engage heavily defended targets from standoff distances, minimizing the risk to aircraft and pilots. The missile’s advanced design and sophisticated guidance systems make it a highly effective weapon in modern warfare.
The contract reflects the strong partnership between Saab and TAURUS Systems, highlighting their collaborative efforts in developing and maintaining cutting-edge defense technologies. The ten-year maintenance program will ensure the continued reliability and performance of the TAURUS missiles, providing the German Air Force with a dependable and effective weapon system.
This significant order reinforces Saab’s position as a key player in the global defense industry, particularly in the development and maintenance of advanced missile systems. The upgrades and maintenance provided by Saab will ensure that the TAURUS KEPD 350 remains a formidable weapon for the German Air Force, capable of meeting the evolving challenges of modern warfare.
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Germany’s Taurus Missile.
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The Bundeswehr, Germany’s unified armed forces, is undergoing a period of significant modernization and capability enhancement. As geopolitical tensions rise, the Bundeswehr is focused on ensuring its readiness to defend Germany and its allies. The TAURUS missile upgrade aligns with this broader effort, providing the German Air Force with a critical long-range strike capability. The Bundeswehr’s commitment to maintaining a technologically advanced and well-equipped force is evident in its investments in modern weapon systems and its pursuit of strategic partnerships with leading defense companies.
Saab, as a diversified defense and security company, is renowned for its innovative solutions across various domains, including aeronautics, weapons systems, and surveillance. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Saab consistently delivers cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company’s expertise in missile systems, demonstrated by its involvement in the TAURUS program, underscores its commitment to providing advanced capabilities for modern defense forces. Saab also provides systems for air, land, and sea domains, making it a critical partner for many nations.
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The TAURUS KEPD 350 missile itself is a testament to advanced engineering and strategic design. It is designed for deep-penetration strikes against high-value targets such as hardened bunkers, command centers, and infrastructure. Its modular warhead system allows for tailored effects, maximizing its effectiveness against a variety of targets. The missile’s long-range capability and sophisticated guidance system, which combines GPS, inertial navigation, and terrain-referenced navigation, ensure high accuracy even in challenging environments. This sophisticated weapon system remains a strategic asset for any nation that employs it.
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