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Ericsson to sell defence unit to Saab

STOCKHOLM: Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson said on Monday it had agreed to sell its defense business, Ericsson Microwave Systems AB, and its 40 per cent holding in Saab Ericsson Space to Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab AB for a total of 3.8 billion kronor ($521 million) in cash.

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