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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.

by Saab

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saab.com/products/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.

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    UK Defence Journal · Oct 5, 2026 · Supports: System

    “The prototype combines Kraken’s K3 SCOUT uncrewed surface vessel with Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar”
  2. 2.

    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.”
  3. 3.

    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”

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