By A Correspondent
Bengaluru (Karnataka): Swedish defence major Saab AB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to collaborate on the electronic warfare Laser Warning
System-310 (LWS-310).
This agreement builds on a strong partnership between Saab in South Africa and HAL that began in 2005 during the development of the Advanced Light Helicopter programme, a Saab statement said on Feb. 13, 2025, on the sidelines of AeroIndia 2025.
The MoU provides for a Maintenance Transfer of Technology, which aligns with the Indian Defence Procurement Procedure so that HAL will gain the capability to manufacture LWS-310 within India.
This includes setting up the necessary infrastructure, training, and transferring technical expertise from Saab to HAL to ensure long-term support for the system.
“This MoU reflects Saab’s commitment to localisation and indigenisation in India by identifying and utilising an Indian company. This ensures the longevity of the Security of Supply in supporting the Indian armed forces,” Saab India chairman and managing director Mats Palmberg said.
With rapid warning and threat classification, LWS-310 enables the combat management system to employ effective countermeasures against laser threats, which further increases situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for combat vehicles, the statement said.
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