Saab Secures $148M Order From Lithuania for Mobile Air Defense Systems
Swedish firm Saab has secured a third order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, reinforcing the Baltic nation’s air defense network amid rising regional tensions.
The deal, valued at approximately 1.4 billion Swedish krona ($148 million), covers deliveries between 2026 and 2030 and adds a third battery of MSHORAD systems to the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
Saab will integrate the system into JLTV 4×4 vehicles supplied by Oshkosh, providing mobility and flexibility to air defense units.
Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics, emphasized that the system equips Lithuania with tools to anticipate and respond to a wide range of aerial threats.
MSHORAD is a vehicle-mounted air defense solution designed to protect moving units. It combines the RBS 70 NG short-range missile with the Giraffe 1X radar, a command-and-control system, and datalink communications. This allows rapid detection, identification, and engagement of enemy aircraft, drones, or missiles.
Other Saab Procurements for Lithuania
Lithuania has steadily expanded its cooperation with Saab over the past two years.
In 2023, the country ordered ammunition for the Carl‑Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle system, with shipments beginning in 2024, followed by a January 2025 contract for additional rifles and spare parts.
In parallel, Saab already received two MSHORAD orders from Lithuania: one in July 2024 and a second later that year, both focused on providing Vilnius with mobile air-defense batteries integrated with RBS 70 NG missiles, Giraffe 1X radar, and command-and-control systems.
