Paris/ 2 July 2026 - The Organisation for Joint Armament
Co-operation (OCCAR), acting on behalf of the United Kingdom, has signed a
contract with Saab for the delivery of an Interim Mine Neutralisation Solution
(MNS) under the OCCAR managed Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) Programme,
supporting the rapid provision of critical operational capability to meet
urgent defence requirements.
The contract marks a significant milestone in the MMCM Programme
and reflects the strong cooperation between OCCAR, the United Kingdom and industry
partners. Delivered at pace, the agreement demonstrates the agility and
efficiency that can be achieved when all stakeholders work together towards a
common objective.
By transforming urgent operational requirements into
contractual outcomes within a compressed timeframe, the project highlights the
effectiveness of cooperative defence procurement and programme management. The
new capability will strengthen mine countermeasure operations and contribute to
the continued protection of maritime security interests.
The signing also underlines OCCAR’s commitment, together
with industry, to advancing international defence cooperation and delivering
practical, efficient solutions for participating nations. Through close
partnership and coordinated effort, operational needs can be translated rapidly
into deployable capabilities for end users.
OCCAR expressed its appreciation to all teams whose
dedication and professionalism contributed to achieving this important result
and looks forward to working closely with Saab during the contract’s execution
phase to ensure the successful delivery of the capability.