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Swedish defense company Saab has received an additional order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, valued at SEK 1.2 billion ($116 million).
The order expands upon an initial deal made in July 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to occur between 2026 and 2029.
This latest contract will equip a second battery within the Lithuanian armed forces with Saab’s mobile air defense system.
“We are proud to continue supporting the Lithuanian Armed Forces’ short-range air defense capability. MSHORAD is a highly mobile solution which enables the user to quickly and effectively identify and counteract air threats,” said Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.
The Lithuanian government views the acquisition as a critical step in strengthening the country’s military defenses. “The acquisition of the Mobile Short-Range Air Defense System (MSHORAD) will enhance the Lithuanian military’s capability to counter potential enemy air attacks. The advantage of this system is its mobility, making it a highly necessary system for Lithuania,” said Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
The contract includes Mobile Firing Units, Mobile Radar Units, and a Command-and-Control (C2) system. Saab will integrate the MSHORAD system into Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) manufactured by U.S. defense contractor Oshkosh before delivery.
Saab’s MSHORAD solution combines several critical components: the Mobile Radar Unit, based on the Giraffe 1X radar, the Mobile Firing Unit, equipped with the RBS 70 NG missile system, and the GBAD C2 system for command and control of ground-based air defenses. Together, these elements create a mobile and highly responsive air defense capability capable of countering a range of airborne threats.
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