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Saab, a leading defence and security company, has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for a laser warning system, the global firm has said. The agreement builds on a "strong partnership between Saab in South Africa and HAL" that began in 2005 during the development of the Advanced Light Helicopter programme, Saab said in a statement. "Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to collaborate on the Electronic Warfare land Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310)," it said. The MoU provides for a "Maintenance Transfer of Technology, which aligns with the Indian Defence Procurement Procedure so that HAL will gain the capability to manufacture LWS-310 within India," the company added. This includes setting up necessary infrastructure, and training programmes and transferring "technical expertise" from Saab to HAL to ensure long-term support for the system. State-run HAL is based in Bengaluru. "This MoU reflects Saa

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Gripen-E fighter priced at euro 100 million each

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