JAS 39 Gripen

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hungary to Upgrade Gripen Fighters

Hungary has concluded negotiations with Sweden to modernize the Gripen combat jets used by the Hungarian Air Force.

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