JAS 39 Gripen

MBDA to Supply Meteor Missiles for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Sweden has awarded MBDA UK a contract to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft.

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Sweden to Send Gripen Jets to Help Patrol Polish Airspace

Sweden said it would be sending up to eight Gripen fighter jets to take part in a NATO mission to police Poland's airspace.

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Sweden Buys Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall to Equip Gripen Aircraft

Sweden has contracted Rheinmetall to acquire Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft, aiming to enhance its air force's ground target capabilities.

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Saab to Upgrade Gripen Aircraft, Including New Missiles

Sweden has awarded Saab a $42 million contract to upgrade its fleet of Gripen C/D fighter aircraft, including integrating new missiles.

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Sweden’s Gripen Jets ‘Don’t Make Sense’ for Ukraine for Now: Dutch Defense Chief

The Netherlands’ top defense official has downplayed the prospect of transferring Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine now, saying such a move would not “make sense” at this time.

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US Pitches F-16s to Replace Colombian Air Force’s Israeli Kfir Jets

The US has proposed a deal to supply F-16 Fighting Falcons as replacements for the Colombian Air Force’s Israeli-made Kfir combat aircraft.

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Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia

Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.

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Sweden Selects Embraer C-390, Brazil Expands Saab Gripen Fleet

Sweden and Brazil signed a letter of intent to deepen defense cooperation through the acquisition of one another’s military aircraft. 

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Thailand Favors Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets Over F-16s

Thailand wants to renew its fleet of combat aircraft with Gripen fighter jets, favoring the Swedish-made planes over American F-16s.

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Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Jet Could Soon Launch Satellites

The Swedish Air Force has embarked on a comprehensive study into the viability of launching small satellites from the JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft.

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