Various divisions within Saab have long been practitioners of executable modeling. On May 8, 2019, Saab announced plans to open a site in the United States near Purdue University and One Fact’s headquarters in West Lafayette, Indiana.
For additional context, the original article linked to these announcements and reports:
- Saab press release
- Saab: The Journey to West Lafayette
- Purdue University press release
- West Lafayette local reporting
Saab’s initial focus for the West Lafayette site was expected to be aeronautical engineering, including major structural sections and final assembly of Saab components for the T-X advanced jet trainer developed with Boeing for the United States Air Force. Image provided by Saab.
Historical note: This article records the 2019 announcement and its expectations at that time; it is not a statement of the facility’s current operations.