Saab wins contract to provide coastal surveillance system to Croatia

Saab has secured a contract to provide a coastal surveillance and border protection system to Croatia.

The contract is an extension of the existing coastal surveillance system supplied by Saab in 2010 for the Croatian Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure.

The Croatian Ministry of Interior Border Police will operate the system. The coastal surveillance system will offer real-time data from radar sensors, advanced long range and thermal closed circuit television cameras as well as automatic identification system.

The system will provide operators with an accurate maritime situational picture round-the-clock by detecting, identifying, tracking and monitoring vessels at a distance of about 100 kms, and help the Ministry of Interior in protecting Croatia’s sea borders.

Saab will collaborate with local firm KonAar – Engineering for plant installation & commissioning to carry out the installations and be responsible for the communication infrastructure, local maintenance and support.

The project includes works at 40 distinct sites.The system is due to start operations by mid 2016.

Saab head of traffic management unit, which is part of the company’s electronic defense systems business, Anders Carp said: "The success of our maritime coastal surveillance and border protection systems continues. We are proud that Croatia continues to trust our systems, as shown by this extension of its capabilities with Saab. It is a testament to the effectiveness and reliability of the surveillance system that protects Croatia’s borders."

Currently, Saab provides coastal surveillance to several countries globally such as India and others.