Saab and Pipavav will jointly form a group called the Combat System
Engineering Group (CSEG) in India. This group will analyse the combat
system design and architecture, and work closely with design group of
Pipavav to undertake, modelling and simulation and prepare system integration
requirements for naval ships constructed by Pipavav, starting with the
naval offshore platform vehicle (NOPV) programme. This will ensure world
class design with risk reduction and ships deliveries in time and budget.
The Indian Navy has a major shipbuilding and modernisation programme
over the next decade and there is a major effort in system engineering of front
line warships and submarines. With Saab’s worldwide experience CSEG will
fulfil this critical technology gap.
“This is an excellent start to our naval commitment in India and shows
Saab is a responsible, high technology partner for the Indian Navy and Indian
defence industry. Over time I see large business opportunities,” says Gunilla
Fransson, the Head of Business Area Security and Defence Solutions, Saab.
“The Combat System Engineering Group model is a great possibility for
Saab to work with Indian partners on world class Naval Combat Systems
Engineering. The CSEG will support our partners and the Indian Navy. We
are very proud to be pushing the boundaries,” says Thomas Kloos, the Head
of Command and Control Systems at Security and Defence Solutions, Saab.
