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Saab Receives Order For 81mm Mortar Grenades

Wednesday, July 6th, 2016

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Saab Receives Order For 81mm Mortar Grenades

Saab 81mm explosive training mortar grenades. Photo: Saab.

Saab AB received an order for 81mm explosive training mortar grenades for an undisclosed client, the company said Monday.Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd. (SBDS), a Saab subsidiary in the dynamics business area, will perform contract work including the production and final assembly of the mortar grenades. The company will fill the explosive components, complete final assembling, and perform Lot acceptance tests.“This order is completely in line with our strategy to strengthen and extend our product group of mortar rounds. Winning…

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