JAS 39 Gripen
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberEurope
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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26 NovemberAir
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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13 NovemberAir
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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11 NovemberAir
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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Aug- 2024 -28 AugustAsia Pacific
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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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyAir
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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May- 2024 -29 MayAir
Sweden Pauses Plans to Send Gripen Jets to Ukraine
Sweden said it was suspending plans to send Gripen jets to Ukraine, as its partners want to prioritize the delivery of F-16s.
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilAir
Sweden Taps Saab for New Gripen Rigs, Simulators Support
Sweden has tapped Saab to modernize the country’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters under a $50 million contract.
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchAir
Denmark, Sweden Conduct First Joint Air Combat Drills as NATO Members
Denmark and Sweden's Air Forces have conducted their first combat training drills together as NATO allies in and around Danish airspace.
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberTechnology
Saab Taps EaglePicher to Develop New Gripen E Combat Jet Battery
Saab has awarded EaglePicher a contract to design and fabricate a 24-volt lithium-ion battery for the Gripen E-series combat aircraft.
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