Alongside this milestone, Saab UK has also opened a new Integration & Verification (I&V) testing facility on-site in Fareham as part of its Sensor Systems business. The facility is now fully operational, providing a dedicated space for system testing, software integration and customer acceptance – enhancing delivery speed, quality assurance and the in‑house technical capability.
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Saab UK marks 100th Giraffe 1X milestone
As Saab’s UK centre of excellence for radar engineering, the Fareham Campus supports production and sustainment of radar systems including Giraffe 1X, Giraffe AMB, and TAIPAN (Arthur). The site forms part of Saab UK’s growing national footprint, supporting around 400 skilled roles across radar and underwater robotics.
Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director at Saab UK, said:
“Producing our 100th Giraffe 1X and bringing the new I&V facility online is a significant step for our Sensor Systems team. These achievements demonstrate the strength of our people and the powerful combination of Swedish engineering and British manufacturing capability.”
As a compact 3D Multi‑Mission Radar, Giraffe 1X delivers flexible sensing capability whether deployed on the move, positioned as a fixed asset, or integrated onto land or naval platforms. It is a field‑proven Multi‑Mission Radar operated worldwide, with production carried out in both Sweden and the UK. Its mission set spans force protection, weapon‑locating, ground‑based air defence – including C‑UAS detection – and sea‑surface surveillance, providing exceptional adaptability for modern operations across diverse environments.
Saab UK will continue to develop its capability, strengthening production capacity, advancing testing capability and supporting future radar programmes for customers in the UK and internationally.