Saab UK has completed its 100th Giraffe 1X radar system at its Fareham Campus, marking a significant production milestone for one of the UK’s most capable sovereign radar programmes – and simultaneously opening a new Integration & Verification (I&V) testing facility on the same site. The twin announcements underscore Fareham’s growing importance as a centre of excellence for UK radar engineering, supporting around 400 skilled roles across radar and underwater robotics. The Giraffe 1X in Context The Giraffe 1X is a compact 3D Multi-Mission Radar with a broad operational mission set, spanning force protection, weapon-locating, ground-based air defence – including…
