Saab CEO: Canada could get its first Gripen fighter in five years
Saab’s chief executive said Canada’s existing aerospace infrastructure sets it apart from previous Gripen customers and could support a faster…
JAS 39 Gripen
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Stay informed about the JAS 39 Gripen, a multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sweden. Explore news about the Gripen’s specifications, and deployments.
Saab says Gripen, GlobalEye production in Canada could support over 12,000 jobs
Swedish defense company Saab says it could support up to 12,600 jobs in Canada by localizing production of…
Colombia signs €3.1 billion deal with Sweden’s Saab for 17 Gripen E/F jets
Saab has signed a contract with the Colombian Government to supply 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, marking one…
Saab and Bombardier consider Gripen E assembly in Canada to support Ukraine deal
Sweden’s Saab is considering Canada as a potential assembly site for its Gripen E fighter jets as it…
Sweden, Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 150 Gripen E fighters
Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent covering a potential sale of more than 100 Saab…
Swedish Armed Forces takes delivery of first Gripen E fighter jet
The Swedish Armed Forces formally received their first Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft during a ceremony held at…
Sweden open to Gripen E/F sale to Ukraine, but only after war ends
Sweden has indicated it is open to selling Saab Gripen fighters to Ukraine once the war with Russia…
Czech Air Force extends Gripen C/D lease to 2035, trims fleet to 12 jets
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with the Czech Republic to extend the lease, operation…
Hungary orders four Saab Gripen C fighters
Swedish manufacturer Saab has announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to…
Saab to enhance Gripen C/D capabilities for Sweden
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab has been awarded an additional contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration…
Brazil and Sweden strengthen ties on Gripen and KC-390 aircraft programs
Brazil is considering expanding its initial order of Gripen E fighters, while Embraer and Saab study offering the…
Sweden to upgrade its entire Gripen fleet
Swedish Defense Materiel Administration and Saab signed a contract to upgrade Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen C/D…
Swedish MP calls for the sale of Gripens to Ukraine
A member of the Swedish parliament has said the country should agree to sell Saab JAS 39 Gripen…
South Africa’s Gripen flies again after year-long grounding
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has flown one of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets for the…
India’s Tejas is out as PAF shortlists F-16 and Gripen in fighter jet tender
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has shortlisted the Lockheed Martin F-16 and the Saab JAS-39 Gripen in its…
Sweden orders Gripen C/D fighter upgrade from Saab
Saab has been awarded a contract by the Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden to modernize the Gripen C/D…
Saab begins deliveries of serial Gripen E fighter jets
The Gripen E – the latest variant of the Swedish Saab JAS 39 fighter jet – just became a reality, as…
Brazil’s first Gripen E takes to the skies [Video]
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight…