
Saab buys Danish defense company
Linkoping, Sweden (UPI) Oct 19, 2016 - A Danish naval company that designs and manufactures mine disposal charge systems has been acquired by Saab of Sweden.
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Linkoping, Sweden (UPI) Oct 19, 2016 - A Danish naval company that designs and manufactures mine disposal charge systems has been acquired by Saab of Sweden.
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