Saab lands GlobalEye order from Middle East customer

Saab has secured an order worth SEK10.1 billion (US$1.0 billion) for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from an undisclosed customer in the Middle East. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2030. Saab said the order reflects growing international demand for the GlobalEye platform, which provides multi-domain surveillance capabilities across air, […]

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The signed HoA provides a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen aircraft in partnership with Embraer © Saab

Saab, Embraer eye expanded Gripen production in Brazil

Military & Defense

Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) that could see up to 20 additional Gripen fighter aircraft assembled at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state, Brazil. Under the proposed agreement, Embraer would assemble the aircraft alongside Saab’s final assembly line in Linköping, Sweden, expanding production capacity to help meet growing

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NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control systems

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye

Military & Defense

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platform and will begin formal negotiations for the acquisition of up to ten aircraft, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced at the Alliance’s summit in Ankara, Türkiye. The procurement forms part of NATO’s programme to replace its existing AEW&C fleet and modernise

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Saab will supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine

Saab secures Gripen order for Ukraine

Military & Defense

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine. Valued at approximately SEK24.6 billion (US$2.55 billion), the order will be booked in the third quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2029-2030. The contract also covers spare parts, associated equipment and support items.

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Saab unveils Brazil’s first Gripen F jet

Military & Defense

On June 2, Saab unveiled the first Gripen F fighter aircraft destined for the Brazilian Air Force during a rollout ceremony held at the company’s facilities in Linköping, Sweden. The Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E and has been developed to meet the training and operational requirements of modern air forces.

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Ukraine intends to acquire batch of 20 Gripen E/F jets

Military & Defense

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have announced that Ukraine intends to acquire an initial batch of up to 20 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, while Sweden intends to donate up to 16 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine. The Swedish Government has also confirmed funding to replace the donated Gripen aircraft within

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Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force unveiled the first Gripen E Fighter produced in Brazil

First locally built Gripen Fighter jet presented in Brazil

Military & Defense

Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have officially presented the first supersonic fighter aircraft, the Gripen E Fighter jet, produced in Brazil, during a ceremony at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State. “The delivery of the first Gripen produced in Brazil represents far more than the completion of an aircraft;

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France selects Saab GlobalEye

Military & Defense

Saab has signed a contract with France’s General Directorate of Armaments (Direction générale de l’Armement, DGA) for the supply of two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The agreement also covers associated ground equipment, training and long-term support. The total order value is approximately SEK 12.3 billion, with deliveries scheduled to take place

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Saab strengthens partnership with Airservices Australia

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Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering the airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reinforcing a long-standing commitment between the two organisations. Under the agreement, Airservices Australia will deploy Saab’s advanced tower automation system, incorporating the latest version of the Saab Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite (I-ATS), which will be

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T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

Military & Defense

Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer programme, proposing the T-7 as the backbone of a modernised training system. The agreement also positions the three companies to pursue future international pilot-training opportunities together. “Together, Boeing with Saab and now BAE Systems

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Saab lands GlobalEye order from Middle East customer

Saab, Embraer eye expanded Gripen production in Brazil

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye

Saab secures Gripen order for Ukraine

Saab unveils Brazil’s first Gripen F jet

Ukraine intends to acquire batch of 20 Gripen E/F jets

First locally built Gripen Fighter jet presented in Brazil

France selects Saab GlobalEye

Saab strengthens partnership with Airservices Australia

T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

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