2002

For defence operations, 2002 was a year of continued strong order bookings and the order backlog reached a record high. Saab made a number of strategic breakthroughs such as the order for tactical command and control, sonar, and warner and countermeasure systems for the new Swedish multi-role helicopter, NH90 as well as the British order for a next generation portable anti-tank system.

Saab also received strategic breakthrough export orders for:

• The Taurus stand-off missile system to Germany
• RBS70 air defence system to Finland
• A combat training center to Finland.

The European decision to develop the METEOR medium-range air-to-air missile, was another step forward for Saab during 2002.

During the year, the latest version of the Gripen, almost identical to the export version, was delivered to Sweden.

Saab acquired a U.S. signature management company, while selling Applied Composites and several other companies outside its core business. Saab strengthened its organization through the merger of the operations in command and control systems, electronic warfare and avionics, and in part through a stronger international marketing organization