1999

In September 1999, South Africa became the first export customer for the Saab/BAe Gripen. The order comprises 28 aircraft.

On 16 November 1999, Saab made a public bid to acquire all shares in Celsius, thus creating the largest Nordic defense group and competence center.

During the year, Saab also acquired Nyge Aero, a leading military services and support company; Barracuda Technologies, an information warfare company that develops signature management equipment; and SaabCelsius Transponder Tech, a joint venture with Celsius that develops satellite-based positioning and identification systems for ships, aircraft and other vehicles.

The last Saab turboprop regional airliners were delivered in mid-1999.

First deliveries in the Airbus A340-500/600 aerostructures program began during the year.