Saab

Swedish defence company Saab plans to raise production of NLAW anti-tank guided missiles to 400,000 units per year within two years. The expansion responds to extraordinary global demand driven by the weapon's demonstrated effectiveness in Ukraine. The announcement underscores how the war has reshaped European defence manufacturing and boosted orders for proven anti-armour systems.

Swedish finance outlet Dagens PS leads with a guide to how much pension savings people should have at 30, 40 and 50, publishing specific amounts for each age. The topic sits alongside a busy Swedish business news day, with stories on an Israeli spyware campaign hitting Vattenfall and Saab via online ads, an AI company called the most absurd stock listing of 2026, and an AI chief earning 181 million. Pension savings by age is drawing attention as Swedes weigh their finances.

Drone-related developments are drawing attention in Japan. General Atomics and Saab demonstrated the LoyalEye early warning radar on an MQ-9B aircraft, proving in-flight detection and tracking of multiple targets. Separately, SHIFT has begun a project on using artificial intelligence for security, commissioned by Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, reflecting growing defense investment in unmanned systems.