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Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare

Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.

Thailand to acquire first tranche of four Gripen E/Fs, KAI seals deals for 12 more FA-50s for Philippines

For Thailand, the new Gripens will be equipped with the Raven ES-05 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, Infra-Red Search and Track systems and datalinks.

Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet

Key specifics remain under wraps regarding a potential deal between Saab and Colombia, including the number of aircraft involved, delivery timelines, and the total cost of the agreement.

Sweden selects Embraer C-390 transport aircraft, as Brazil eyes more Gripens

“Aerospace cooperation is important to both Sweden and Brazil. The new letter of intent provides a basis for us to further deepen this cooperation,” Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson said in a statement.

Hungary, Sweden reach deal for additional Gripen fighters, with NATO clearance looming

Hungary was the third country, behind Sweden and Czech Republic to operate the Gripen C/D planes, initially acquired under a lease agreement for 12 single seaters (Gripen C) and a pair of two seaters (Gripen D).

Sweden says it’ll consider sending Gripens to Ukraine only after NATO membership

Stockholm has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to “thoroughly” analyze and report on the impact of “defence capabilities, defence economy and other defence activities and planning,” relating to the supply of Gripens to Kyiv.

Czech government greenlights deal for 24 F-35s

The $5 billion deal would see Prague get all 24 F-35As by 2035, while seeking to extend a lease of older Saab Gripen jets thorough that date.

Sweden’s Saab, Brazil’s Embaer partner up for Gripen, C-390 sales

The companies hope their intercontinental partnership will expand sales of their own jets and increase collaboration on existing orders.

Russia trying to make life ‘harder’ for NATO’s Baltic air response, but not ‘super aggressive’

The scramble rate of Hungarian Gripen fighter jets has not changed significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though all number of Russian aircraft have been intercepted, Hungarian commander says.

Made to take on Russia, Swedish Gripen fighter jets should go to Ukraine: Report

The recommendation from RUSI reopens debate around Western fighter jets being sent to Ukraine, with the Swedish aircraft being tipped to provide exceptional operation value, especially against Russian long-range missile strikes.