Global defence and security company Saab announced the establishment of Saab Defense and Security USA LLC. This represents the consolidation of several US-based Saab defence companies into a single US defence and homeland security provider.

Shared management structures and security governance will increase synergies and improve efficiency. Saab’s goal is to build an agile and responsive US company able to deliver innovative, timely and highly-effective solutions to meet local defence and security needs. Saab Defense and Security USA LLC (SDAS) brings together the operations of the former separate legal entities, Saab Training USA LLC, Saab Barracuda LLC, Saab Support and Services LLC, and the defence elements of the Saab Sensis Corporation, into a single organisational structure.

Jonas Hjelm, Head of Saab’s Americas Market Area, states, “even when viewed against the background of the current budget situation, the US defence and security market represents nearly 50 per cent of the total global market. This makes it very important for Saab to solidify its position and grow its presence in the US.”