Saab has received a 1.3-billion Swedish kronor ($131 million) order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new flight control computer for the Gripen fighter, with deliveries planned for 2030.
The Gripen is Saab’s multirole combat aircraft, designed for air defense, ground attack, and reconnaissance missions.
Its flight control computer is part of the system that controls the aircraft’s movements, supporting safe, precise maneuvering.
Developed in cooperation with FMV, the new unit will replace the existing computer to meet long-term performance and availability requirements while ensuring a reliable supply of equipment and components.
Broader Gripen Support Efforts
The computer order follows other agreements covering Gripen engine expertise and fleet support.
Earlier this month, Saab and GKN Aerospace agreed to expand cooperation on the Gripen E/F’s engine, following a Swedish government mandate to strengthen national expertise.
GKN will gradually expand its engineering and technical support role, extending an existing partnership on the older Gripen C/D engine to the newer variants.
Alongside that engine work, Sweden is funding support for both the older Gripen C/D and the newer Gripen E.
Last year, it awarded Saab a 4-billion-kronor ($360 million) maintenance and support extension through 2027, with options through 2029.
The work covers spare parts, component repairs, software maintenance, mission system updates, and pilot and technician training.