Saab signs contract to support Germany’s combat training centre GUZ:
4 December 2019: German Army has signed a contract with Saab to support the operation of their Combat Training Centre Gefechtsubungszentrum Heer (GUZ).
The order value is 870 MSEK and the support contract stretches between 2020-2026.
According to the contract, Saab will manage and maintain all live simulation training equipment, communication infrastructure and the exercise control centre. The company will also provide additional logistical services such as the servicing of vehicles and radio equipment, storage and handling of weapons and ammunition, transportation of military personnel and the overall sustainment of GUZ. To deliver this programme, Saab has partnered with Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG), a proven partnership from the previous cooperation at GUZ from 2004 to 2008.
"This order further strengthens our position in Germany and highlights the wide knowledge and expertise within Saab. It increases Saab's overall footprint and reaffirms our commitment to Germany," said Gorgen Johansson, head of Saab's business area Dynamics.
"We are pleased to have been awarded the contract to support GZ. Within Saab we have years of experience delivering these type of services to major NATO and Partnership for Peace customers. We are looking forward for a great collaboration with the people behind the day-to-day operations at GZ, both Bundeswehr and our new colleagues," said Asa Thegstrom, head of business unit Training & Simulation at Saab's business area Dynamics.
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