Teledyne to acquire TransponderTech business from Saab

Teledyne Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab. The acquisition includes a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products, including automatic identification system (AIS), VHF data exchange system (VDES), and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies.

Based in Sweden, TransponderTech provides SOLAS-certified communications and navigation solutions for commercial maritime and military applications, including advanced systems designed to counter GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing threats. The company also describes itself as a “pioneer” in developing the next-generation VDES technology, which offers enhanced security and expanded data exchange capabilities.