Saab Acquires NDI for Mine Counter Measures Product Development and Supply
Saab has acquired Nordic Defence Industries (NDI), a company based in Denmark that produces mine disposal charge systems for the naval defence industry.
NDI will become a part of Saab’s Underwater Systems business unit, specifically under the company’s Dynamics business area.
Together, the two companies will distribute Mine Counter Measures (MCM) systems that are capable of completing the wholesale process of identifying and destroying maritime mines. Systems such as NDI’s DAMDIC, a mine disposal charge, and Saab’s Double Eagle UUV, could be combined to accomplish MCM missions and tasks.
“After more than 20 successful years in the defense industry, with the challenges inherent from being a small stand-alone defense company, I am pleased to see new and exciting possibilities arise for NDI from the upcoming integration with Saab,” said Jess Otzen, owner and managing director of NDI.
Görgen Johansson, senior vice president and head of business at Saab’s Dynamics business area, added, “With the acquisition we are strengthening our position in the mine counter measures market, building a foundation for continued profitable growth. Our regional footprint will be strengthened as well as our role as a global supplier of mine counter measure solutions.”
NDI will keep its main office based in Aalborg, Denmark.
