Sweden confirms talks with France and UK on nuclear deterrence
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that Stockholm has begun discussions with France and the United Kingdom on nuclear deterrence.…
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French Rafale fighters deploy to Sweden for agile cold weather testing
Two Dassault Rafale fighters from the French Air and Space Force’s fighter test and evaluation unit ECE 1/30…
Sweden sends Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO Arctic air policing
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 to support NATO’s incident…
Sweden to pledge $1.6B for short-range air defense systems
Sweden will invest 15 billion Swedish crowns (about $1.6 billion) in strengthening its air defense capabilities, with a specific focus…
Gripen E and KC-390 Millennium complete aerial refueling test campaign in Brazil
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have completed the certification flight test campaign…
Drone incident in Europe: Sweden’s Göteborg Airport reopens after brief closure
Flights at Sweden’s second largest airport, Göteborg Landvetter (GOT), have resumed after drone activity in the airport’s airspace…
Sweden and Ukraine make progress on Gripen E fighter deal financing discussions
Sweden and Ukraine are making progress on financing a potential multi-billion-crown deal that could see Kyiv acquire up to 150…
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…
Ukraine signs letter of intent with Sweden for up to 150 Gripen fighters
Ukraine has taken its most ambitious step yet towards rebuilding its air defenses, signing a letter of intent…
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…
Saab expands work on Sweden’s Future Combat Aviation Concept under new FMV order
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 2.6 billion ($238 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration…
Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 airlifters under trilateral European framework
Sweden has signed a contract for four Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlifters, becoming the latest European nation to…
Sweden’s Braathens International files for bankruptcy, ATR72 flights continue
Braathens International Airways has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing for its Airbus operations, resulting in…
Gripen back? Ukraine says Saab’s jet among ‘expected’ Western fighter deliveries
Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, has hinted at a possible resumption of Saab Gripen…
Sweden, Poland warn they will shoot down Russian aircraft violating NATO airspace
Sweden and Poland have issued warnings that they are prepared to use force if Russian military aircraft violate…
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…