Giraffe 1X
Compact 3D multi-mission radar for short-range air surveillance, ground-based air defence, counter-UAS and rocket, artillery and mortar warning; mountable on vehicles, fixed structures or vessels.
Fielded
Prime · Sweden
Saab
HQ Stockholm, SwedenFounded 1937
Defence and security company developing systems including airborne surveillance and combat aircraft.
PrimeFielded
Products3
GlobalEye
Airborne early warning and control aircraft combining Saab's Erieye ER radar and other sensors on a Bombardier Global 6000/6500 business jet for air, sea and land surveillance.
Fielded
Visby-class corvette
Swedish corvette class designed for littoral operations and reduced signatures.
Fielded
- Contract award
- Dec 2, 2003
Photo: Photo by Mr Bullitt via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (PD-self)
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Government awards & programs1 award
Awards received1
| Announced | Award | Agency | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Three A26 submarines for Polandpress:saab:2026-06-29:archive-266 | Polish Government | Contract | — | — | Up to 47.00B SEK | Reported |
- Up to 47.00B SEKCeiling
Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.
Portfolio3 companies · 0 leads
| Company | Stage | Role | Announced | Round size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Series A | Participant | Jun 17, 2026 | Disclosed |
Hypersonix Launch Systems | Series A | Participant | Oct 28, 2025 | Disclosed |
Hypersonix Launch Systems | Series A | Participant | Aug 18, 2025 | Undisclosed |
 | Series D | Participant | Jun 17, 2025 | $693M |
| Series C | Participant | Jul 11, 2024 | $487M |
| Series B | Participant | Sep 14, 2023 | $223M |
- Series A · ParticipantDisclosedJun 17, 2026
- Series A · ParticipantDisclosedOct 28, 2025
- Series A · ParticipantUndisclosedAug 18, 2025
- Series D · Participant$693MJun 17, 2025
- Series C · Participant$487MJul 11, 2024
- Series B · Participant$223MSep 14, 2023
One row per round this investor joined. Round size is the whole round, not this investor's share.
News14
Oct 5, 2026NewsKraken and Saab test autonomous drone-seeker vesselUK Defence JournalSep 25, 2026NewsOttawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraftCBC NewsSep 24, 2026NewsSaab looks to expand in space sector with new partnershipsReutersSep 17, 2026NewsNestAI partners with Saab to integrate adaptive AI into selected electronic warfare systems through its NestOS adaptive operating systemDefence Industry EuropeSep 10, 2026NewsNetherlands to purchase its own GlobalEye aircraft, on top of NATO’s order - Breaking DefenseSep 9, 2026NewsSaab tapped to continue work on Sweden’s next flagship fighter jetJul 7, 2026NewsNATO to acquire 'up to' 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General - Breaking DefenseJul 7, 2026NewsNATO snubs Boeing, picks Saab to build alliance’s next radar planeJul 1, 2026NewsUkraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029 - Breaking DefenseJun 29, 2026NewsPoland signs $4.8 billion contract for Saab-made A26 submarines - Breaking DefenseJun 15, 2026NewsAs demand rises, Embraer readies for greater Gripen workshare - Breaking DefenseJun 15, 2026NewsSwedish opposition party, ahead in polls, could push for state ownership in Saab - Breaking DefenseJun 4, 2026NewsBrazil plans to buy 20 more Gripen fighters - Breaking DefenseMay 27, 2026NewsCanada enters talks with Saab for GlobalEye purchase - Breaking Defense
- Oct 5, 2026NewsUK Defence JournalKraken and Saab test autonomous drone-seeker vessel
- Sep 25, 2026NewsCBC NewsOttawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraft
- Sep 24, 2026NewsReutersSaab looks to expand in space sector with new partnerships
- Sep 17, 2026NewsDefence Industry EuropeNestAI partners with Saab to integrate adaptive AI into selected electronic warfare systems through its NestOS adaptive operating system
- Sep 10, 2026NewsNetherlands to purchase its own GlobalEye aircraft, on top of NATO’s order - Breaking Defense
- Sep 9, 2026NewsSaab tapped to continue work on Sweden’s next flagship fighter jet
- Jul 7, 2026NewsNATO to acquire 'up to' 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General - Breaking Defense
- Jul 7, 2026NewsNATO snubs Boeing, picks Saab to build alliance’s next radar plane
- Jul 1, 2026NewsUkraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029 - Breaking Defense
- Jun 29, 2026NewsPoland signs $4.8 billion contract for Saab-made A26 submarines - Breaking Defense
- Jun 15, 2026NewsAs demand rises, Embraer readies for greater Gripen workshare - Breaking Defense
- Jun 15, 2026NewsSwedish opposition party, ahead in polls, could push for state ownership in Saab - Breaking Defense
- Jun 4, 2026NewsBrazil plans to buy 20 more Gripen fighters - Breaking Defense
- May 27, 2026NewsCanada enters talks with Saab for GlobalEye purchase - Breaking Defense
Sources13
Profile4
- 1
Comand AI · Jun 17, 2026 · Supports Organization
“Comand AI today announced a €32 million Series A funding round at Eurosatory, led by Blossom Capital, with strategic investment from Saab, and with Expeditions renewing their participation in the company.”
- 2
Saab · Supports Organization · name
“Saab | Keeping people and society safe644165B1-510F-49FB-8AB0-3185EBD2A97A03C338FB-EE6F-4BC2-8F6C-1A484FAC7C7E”
- 3CompanySaab — official website
Supports Organization · description, Organization · founded year, Organization · website
“Saab was founded in 1937”
- 4CompanyLocations | About | Saab
saab.com · Supports Organization · country, Organization · hq city
“Stockholm Head Office Sweden”
Products8
- 5
UK Defence Journal · Oct 5, 2026 · Supports System
“The prototype combines Kraken’s K3 SCOUT uncrewed surface vessel with Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar”
- 6
CBC News · Sep 25, 2026 · Supports System
“a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of six GlobalEye detection aircraft”
- 7
Sam Eckholm · Jul 1, 2026 · Supports System · name
“Visby”
- 8OtherGlobalEye
Wikipedia · Supports System · first fielded year
“The UAE took delivery of its first GlobalEye per schedule in April 2020”
- 9
Saab · Supports System · maturity
“The U.S. Army has awarded Saab a contract to provide Giraffe 1X radars in support of security co-operation partners.”
- 10CompanyVisby-class corvette | Saab
Supports System, System · operator countries
“The Visby-class corvettes from Saab”
- 11CompanyGiraffe 1X | Saab
Saab · Supports System
“provides ground based air defence commanders with engagement quality target data, drone detection and Counter-Artillery, Rocket and Mortar (C-RAM) sense and warn within a single solution”
- 12CompanyGlobalEye AEW&C | Saab
Saab · Supports System
“Based on the Global 6000/6500 aircraft family from Bombardier, GlobalEye combines Saab’s Erieye Extended Range radar with an advanced suit of sensors”
Government1
- 13
Jun 29, 2026 · Supports Government award
“WARSAW and MILAN — Saab has finalized a SEK 47 billion ($4.8 billion) contract with the Polish government for the production of three Swedish-made A26 submarines intended to”
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