♦ Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Electronic Warfare and Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310).

♦ This agreement strengthens the longstanding partnership between the two companies, which began in 2005 during the development of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Programme.

♦ The MoU provides for a Maintenance Transfer of Technology, which aligns with the Indian Defence Procurement Procedure so that HAL will gain the capability to manufacture LWS-310 within India. 

♦ The LWS-310 is an advanced laser warning and electronic warfare system designed to enhance combat vehicles' survivability against laser-guided threats.

♦ The system detects and classifies laser threats in real-time, allowing a combat management system to employ effective countermeasures.