Saab has secured a contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) sight and fire-control solution for CV90 vehicles.
Under a deal worth around 314 million Swedish krona ($34 million), deliveries are scheduled for 2029 and 2030.
UTAAS is an integrated system used on CV90 vehicles operated by Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, and the Netherlands.
It has also been selected by Denmark, Estonia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia for their upcoming or modernized fleets.
“The increasing global demand for the CV90 underscores its proven capabilities and reliability on the battlefield,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
“Our long-standing partnership with BAE Systems Hägglunds has enabled us to enhance our production capacity for the UTAAS, ensuring that we can meet the growing needs of our customers.”
Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System
The UTAAS delivers high accuracy against a wide range of ground targets and can also engage helicopters and other low-flying aircraft.
It has a modular design that supports different performance levels and future upgrades.
All optical channels use the same aperture, which keeps the system stable and removes the need for realignment.
Its independent line of sight allows the operator to keep the target centered while the laser measures distance, with the fire-control computer automatically adjusting the gun.
The top module can move freely up, down, and sideways,allowing the system to track fast-moving aircraft effectively.
The UTAAS can be adapted to different weapons, integrated with command-and-control networks, and linked to smart-ammunition programming units.
It can engage air targets at ranges up to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) and provides gun stabilization to keep the weapon steady even while the vehicle moves at 30 kilometers (19 miles) per hour, supporting firing ranges of up to 5,000 meters (16,400 feet).
