Saab has received an order for the supply of the RBS 70 NG anti-aircraft system for Latvia in the amount of 2.1 billion Swedish kronor

 

Short-range anti-aircraft system RBS 70 NG

The Swedish company Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defense for the supply of the RBS 70 NG short-range anti-aircraft system. As part of this agreement, a specific order has already been received in the amount of 2.1 billion Swedish kronor (about 190 million euros). Deliveries will be carried out in the period from 2026 to 2030.

The order includes RBS 70 NG launchers, missiles, as well as training complexes for personnel training. The RBS 70 NG system is equipped with an automatic target finder and a built-in night sight, which allows it to effectively hit aerial targets, including airplanes, drones and missiles, at ranges up to 9 kilometers.

This acquisition is part of Latvia's broader efforts to strengthen its military power in the face of increasing regional threats. Joining NATO and the geopolitical situation in the Baltic region are forcing the country to modernize its armed forces, especially in the field of air defense.

Görgen Johansson, Head of Dynamics at Saab, stressed that the delivery of the RBS 70 NG system will significantly enhance the ability of the Latvian armed forces to detect and defeat aerial threats. The RBS 70 NG system is already used in the armed forces of more than 19 countries around the world, which confirms its high efficiency and reliability.