Saab has clinched a strategic SEK 1.8 billion (approx. EUR 155 million) contract with the Czech Republic to deliver its cutting-edge Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system—strengthening the nation’s defence posture amid heightened regional tensions.
By Jarryd Sinovich
Slated for delivery between 2028 and 2030, this milestone order transforms the Czech Army’s existing Saab RBS 70 NG portable missile system into a powerful, vehicle-mounted configuration. The result: a faster, more mobile, and better-integrated air defence capability ready to protect troops in motion.
Local Integration, Global Impact
Mounted on Czech-made MARS S-330 4×4 armoured vehicles from SVOS, the MSHORAD system exemplifies smart collaboration—blending Saab’s global defence tech with Czech industrial participation. The system includes:
- Saab’s RBS 70 NG missiles and Bolide interceptors
- Jointly developed Czech-Saab command-and-control interface
- Integration with existing Czech radar platforms
Why It Matters
MSHORAD is more than hardware—it’s a tactical edge. With modular, rapid-deployment architecture, it detects, tracks, and neutralises aerial threats on the move, offering NATO-aligned defence forces a mission-ready advantage in volatile environments.
As Saab expands its Central European footprint, this deal not only boosts local defence capacity but cements Sweden’s place at the forefront of next-gen battlefield solutions.
