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Giraffe 1X

Saab · Sweden

A compact 3D multi-mission radar weighing under 150 kg (~100 kg topside) — light enough to mount on a pickup. Refreshes the full 360° volume roughly every second. Belgium ordered units in 2025 under a ~€9.2M contract as part of a quick-fix counter-drone package after airspace incursions, alongside a €2.8M deal with DroneShield for jammers.

CountrySweden
SubcategoryRadar
Price~€9.2M BE order (multi-unit)
SubtypeActive radar
Form factor<150 kg · vehicle
UseCounter-UAS
BandX
Type3D
SWaPTopside ~100 kg, total <150 kg; ~2.3 kW
Sensor modalityActive 3D
Notable partnersBelgian MoD (~€9.2M order)
Coverage3D
Scan typeHybrid scan
MountingFixed/mast, Vehicle, Tripod/portable, Airborne
Price bandQuote-based
ArchitectureStacked-beam 3D AESA, digital beam-forming, GaN; el 0-70°
Output dataPosition, Velocity, Altitude, Track ID, Classification
Micro-DopplerUnknown
Track capacity100
Frequency (GHz)X-band (I-band)
Active/PassiveActive
Clutter rejectionDetects LSS targets in severe clutter
Update/revisit rateFull volume every 1 s; 60 rpm
Detection range (km)75
Detection range (km)75
Environmental ratingAll climate zones; inland/coastal/desert/arctic
Integration interfacesTactical data links
All-weather / day-nightAll-weather, day & night
Range vs RCS / target classSmall UAS ~10 km; small fighter ~25 km; fighter ~30 km
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.saab.com/products/giraffe-1x