Sweden's Saab has signed a contract to supply an airborne surveillance system for Pakistan. Important conditions remain to be settled until the contract will be effective. The company said that the contract value is SEK 8,3 billion, with two-thirds for Saab and one-third for Ericsson Microwave Systems.
The company acknowledged that Pakistan has long required an airborne system for continuous surveillance of their borders and air and sea territory. The surveillance system, together with existing ground-based radars, is expected to provide a more detailed picture, enabling Pakistan to conduct rescue operations and detect different threats to the country.
The system will be able to play a significant part in the search and rescue operations and in logistic support, the company said. The airborne surveillance system includes Saab 2000 turboprop aircraft equipped with Ericsson Microwave Systems airborne radar system Erieye.
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