JAS 39 Gripen
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Feb- 2023 -6 FebruaryAir
GKN to Renovate Military Aero-Engine Test Facility in Sweden
The Swedish Armed Forces and GKN Aerospace have signed a contract to renovate a military engine test facility in Trollhättan.
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberEurope
Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Aircraft to Undergo Major Upgrade
Saab has been awarded a contract for $338 million to perform major upgrades on the Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft.
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5 DecemberAir
Poland, France Take Over NATO Air Policing Mission in Lithuania
Hungary has transferred Lithuanian airspace security to Polish and French air forces at Lithuania's Air Force Base in Šiauliai.
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberEurope
Bulgaria Seeks Temporary French, Swedish Fighters Amid US F-16 Delay
The Bulgarian government is poised to sign an agreement with Sweden and France to lease their second-hand fighter aircraft amid delays in the delivery of American F-16s.
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Sep- 2022 -21 SeptemberAfrica
Saab to Provide Support Services for South Africa’s Gripens
Saab has been awarded a contract to provide maintenance support for the South African Air Force’s Gripen fighter aircraft.
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2 SeptemberEurope
American B-52 Bombers Make Low Sweep Over Stockholm
American B-52 bombers flew low over Stockholm as Sweden ramps up exercises with the United States in view of the Scandinavian country's NATO membership.
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustAir
Saab Completes Gripen E Meteor Missile Test
Saab has completed its first test firing of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile from a Gripen E fighter.
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Jun- 2022 -29 JuneEurope
Czech Republic Likely to Replace Gripen Fleet With F-35: Report
America’s F-35 is the frontrunner to replace the Czech Republic’s fleet of 14 leased Gripen fighter aircraft.
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Apr- 2022 -13 AprilAir
Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gripen Combat Aircraft
Sweden has awarded a $53 million contract to aerospace firm Saab to modernize the country’s JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft.
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1 AprilNuclear
Nuclear-Armed Russian Fighters Breached Swedish Airspace: Report
Two of the four Russian fighters that violated Swedish airspace on March 2 were carrying nuclear weapons, according to Swedish media.
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