LINKOPING, Sweden, June 12 (UPI) -- Saab of Sweden is to supply an undisclosed number of datalink systems to an unidentified customer between this year and 2018.

The order is worth more than $14.5 million and will be fulfilled by Saab's Electronic Defense Systems in Gothenburg, Sweden.


"Saab has delivered robust datalink solutions for more than 25 years and offers datalinks in a wide range of applications," said Micael Johansson, head of Saab's Electronic Defense Systems business area. "This order further establishes us as a market leading datalink solutions provider."

Datalinks allow different electronic systems to be securely connected in a network to deliver a common integrated air, surface and land picture, with weapons coordination if required. Linking multiple assets in a tactical data network supports interoperability, which gives the end user increased situational awareness and enhanced mission effectiveness.

"The details of this contract are covered by a confidentiality agreement between Saab and the customer," Saab said. "No further information concerning this order will be released."