Saab has finalised a major defence contract with the Colombian Government, securing an order for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft valued at €3.1 billion. Under the agreement, deliveries are scheduled to run from 2026 through to 2032. The package comprises 15 single-seat Gripen E jets and two dual-seat Gripen F aircraft, supported by a suite of weapons, equipment, training programmes and long-term services.
Alongside the aircraft contract, Saab and the Colombian Government have also signed two offset agreements that set out the foundations for an extensive collaboration across multiple sectors. These arrangements are designed to advance military, industrial and social projects throughout Colombia. According to the framework, the initiatives will encompass work in aeronautics, cyber security, public health, sustainable energy solutions and water purification technologies. The intention is to pair national capability-building with broader societal benefits, ensuring the investment generates value beyond defence modernisation alone.
Saab’s President and CEO, Micael Johansson, noted that Colombia’s decision to acquire the Gripen E/F represents a significant enhancement of the country’s air defence posture. He indicated that Saab views the deal as the beginning of a long-term partnership aligned with Colombia’s security ambitions. He also suggested that the collaboration is expected to support national innovation efforts and create new opportunities for Colombian industry and communities.
