Saab moves Sweden’s future fighter project into next phase
Saab has received a new order from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) for continued work on Sweden’s…
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Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft made combat debut over Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Swedish-supplied ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft flew…
Saab Gripen F makes first flight with Brazilian pilot aboard
Saab flew the two-seat Gripen F for the first time on August 28, 2026, opening the airborne phase…
Sweden to send Gripen fighters to patrol Finland’s border with Russia, SVT reports
Sweden’s government has chosen to send military units to Finland, including JAS 39 Gripen fighters that would patrol…
Saab unveils new uncrewed combat air system concept
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab unveiled a new uncrewed combat air system concept on August 22, 2026. …
Sweden detains Russian couple near cottage used by Saab CEO
Swedish authorities detained a Russian couple on August 6, 2026, after they pitched a tent near a cottage…
Finland and Sweden make first-ever appearance to RAAF’s Exercise Pitch Black
Finland and Sweden sent official delegations to Exercise Pitch Black 26 for the first time, marking the two…
Saab signs firm order for 16 Gripen E fighters bound for Ukraine
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 16 new-build Gripen E fighters…
Saab delivers last two defense contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary
With the delivery of two new Gripen C fighters to Hungary, Swedish manufacturer Saab has completed a contract…
Sweden says Brazil could order 20 more Gripen fighters
Brazil could place a follow-on order for around 20 additional Saab Gripen fighters, Sweden indicated on June 4,…
Sweden adds Saab radar and air defense command systems to army brigades
Sweden is equipping its army brigades with dedicated ground-based air defense (GBAD) sensors and command-and-control systems under a…
Sweden announces major Gripen deal with Ukraine, including donation of 16 jets
Ukraine is set to acquire Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a major defense deal announced by the Swedish…
Swedish Air Force intercepts Russian Tu-22M3 bombers over Baltic Sea
The Swedish Air Force scrambled two JAS 39 Gripen fighters on April 20, 2026, to identify a formation…
Embraer KC-390 Millennium showcases cold weather operations in Sweden
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium demonstrator has completed short takeoff and landing operations at Sweden’s Vidsel Test Range as part of the…
GKN delivers first upgraded RM12 engine for Gripen C/D fighter jet
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces as part of the…
China Eastern to resume direct Shanghai–Stockholm route after six-year hiatus
China Eastern Airlines has decided to resume direct flights between China and Sweden, restoring a route that was…
Sweden says drone near carrier Charles de Gaulle launched from Russian spy ship
Sweden’s armed forces have said they have confirmed that a drone neutralized near the French aircraft carrier Charles…
Russian drone reportedly approached French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö
A suspected Russian drone approached the French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in…