Finland Orders Saab's Latest Missiles to Counter Drones, Armored Aerial Targets
Finland has procured RBS 70 ground-based air defense systems from Saab.
The order value is approximately SEK 800 million ($77 million) and deliveries will take place 2023-2026.
The order includes Saab’s latest version of the RBS 70 missile, Bolide, which enables engagement with airborne armored targets and drones. The missile will be used with Finland’s current RBS 70 systems, which have been in use in the country for more than 15 years. In Finland the system is referred to as ITO05 and ITO05M (Ilmatorjuntaohjus 05).
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