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Sweden-headquartered defence and security company Saab has held its official Australian launch of its Future Operator Workspace human-machine interaction and battlespace management software.
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The operator combat console presents the tactical and operational environment, reportedly optimises the operators’ ability to process complex cognitive decisions quickly, and reduces operator mental load and fatigue, enabling better reaction times.
The system integrates human-centred design and ergonomics with a sophisticated user-machine interface and bespoke combat management 9LV software with advanced functionality.
“The Future Operator Workspace is another example of Saab leveraging its world-class expertise and partnering with Australian industry to design and develop innovative new products which can be integrated into the global supply chain,” said Saab Australia managing director Andy Keough CSC.
“A global collaboration leveraging extensive R&D, this complete evolution of the naval operator combat console was conceptualised, developed and manufactured in only eight months, working with leading industrial design academia at the University of South Australia and Adelaide manufacturing specialists Mitchell & Cheesman.
“This is another example of our commitment to strengthening sovereign capability and workshare for local defence industry.”
Working closely with industry partners, including SAGE Automation, Saab’s locally designed and manufactured Multi-Function Consoles are supplied to the Royal Australian Navy and exported to international defence forces.
Late last month, Saab also announced the appointment of Sarah Roberson and Michael Devine CSC into newly created roles of general manager of government relations and key account manager – Defence at Saab Australia.
Michael Devine CSC served in the Royal Australian Navy for almost 30 years before leading national functions for private and public sector organisations.
Sarah Roberson has a decade of experience in senior government relations, marketing and communications roles across global defence businesses QinetiQ and Lockheed Martin.
The two new roles will support Saab’s rapid growth, which has seen the company surge to 900 employees and open new facilities in the ACT, Queensland and Victoria over the past two years.
Saab Australia managing director Andy Keough CSC said the appointments would strengthen Saab’s engagement with the Australian government and Defence.
“Sarah and Mick have extensive experience in the defence sector from an industry, Commonwealth and Navy perspective,” Keough CSC said.
“Their experience leading capability planning and customer engagement will support the ongoing successful delivery of key projects for the Commonwealth.
“Mick’s experience as a Commanding Officer of a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel fitted with Saab’s 9LV Combat Management System is invaluable and provides a unique insight into the requirements of the RAN.”
