JAS 39 Gripen

Colombia Inks $4.3B Deal to Buy Swedish Warplanes

Colombia has agreed to buy Swedish warplanes in a $4.3 billion deal with Saab, President Gustavo Petro said, as his country is locked in tension with the United States.

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Sweden Joins NATO’s Steadfast Noon Exercise With JAS 39 Gripen Jets

Sweden will participate in NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise, deploying JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and personnel.

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Ukraine Confirms Swedish-Built Gripen Jets Will Join Military Fleet

Ukraine will receive Swedish-made Gripen combat aircraft to reinforce its airspace security amid the Russian invasion, First Deputy Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Ivan Havrylyuk has stated.

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Thailand Procures Saab Gripen E/F Fighters to Modernize Air Force

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has signed a deal with Saab to supply four Gripen fighter jets to Thailand.

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Thailand Approves $600 Million Deal for Swedish Fighter Jets

Thailand approved the purchase of four Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, a week after reaching a ceasefire with Cambodia.

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Saab Gripen E Flies With Helsing AI Pilot in Combat Simulation

Saab’s Gripen E fighter jet successfully integrated and flew with Helsing’s artificial intelligence (AI) pilot during three combat simulation trials from May 28 to June 3. 

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Ukraine Discusses Soviet Jet Upgrade With Swedish Officials

Ukrainian and Swedish officials have discussed upgrading Ukraine’s Soviet-era aircraft fleet with modern avionics.

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Colombia to Buy Swedish Fighter Jets After Turning Down France, US Offers

Colombia will buy fighter planes from Sweden to replace its aging Israeli aircraft after declining proposals from the US and France.

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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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