Saab has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by Sweden, as the country moves to strengthen its military surveillance capabilities across air, land and maritime domains. The aircraft, ordered by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Swedish Air Force, will now enter a testing and verification phase […]
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Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new-generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft, with deliveries planned for 2030. The programme will replace the aircraft’s existing flight control computer with a future-proof system designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance and security
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GKN Aerospace and Saab have signed a long-term collaboration agreement covering the propulsion system for the Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, expanding GKN Aerospace’s role in the programme. Under the agreement, GKN Aerospace will become Saab’s preferred provider of engine services for the Gripen E/F. The partnership will cover propulsion support, capability development and contributions to
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The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, marking a step toward strengthening the country’s air and maritime surveillance capabilities. The agreement is not yet a contract, and Saab has not received an order from the Dutch government. The Swedish defence
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At the Jubilee Air Show at Malmen Air Base in Linköping, Sweden, Saab has showcased a full-scale concept model of a future un-crewed combat air system, designated A3-001. The concept illustrates the potential evolution of combat air capabilities, with crewed and uncrewed platforms operating together as part of an integrated system. It could complement Gripen
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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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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 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 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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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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