Sweden allocates $1.6B to build territorial air defense capability, $140M for space
The decision reflects a shift in how Sweden’s military looks at air defense.
Why a Ukrainian peace deal wouldn’t impact Swedish Gripen-E delivery times
Sweden's defense minister told Breaking Defense that his government is "looking into" sending older Gripen models to Ukraine.
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Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 as future submarine
The deal for three submarines is expected to be a 10 billion Polish zloty ($2.52 billion) investment.
Sweden to pick next frigate design by ‘early 2026,’ working on GlobalEye sale to France
France's defense minister was in Stockholm today pitching Naval Group's offering.
With royal push, Sweden pitches Canada on economic benefits of buying Gripen
Sweden's king and queen joined the country's defense minister in visiting Canada this week as part of a broad push that included support of defense sales.
After NATO ditches E-7A, Saab CEO pushes GlobalEye
Setting out potential production options for a NATO GlobalEye order, Johansson shared that Saab is “investing to deliver more aircrafts per year from the Swedish hub,” or could receive support from French aviation maintenance and modification provider Sabena technics.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine could buy up to 100 French Rafale fighters
In late October Kyiv signed a similar letter of intent for the potential purchase of scores of Swedish-made Gripen fighters.
Colombia signs $3.6B deal for Gripen fighters
The deal covers 15 Gripen E one-seater aircraft, along with two Gripen F two-seaters and a host of equipment and weapons, the Swedish company announced. Delivery of the jets will take place between 2026 and 2032.
With Sweden, Baltic Sea now a ‘lake full of NATO submarines’
Sweden’s entry into NATO has dramatically shifted the formerly non-military aligned nation’s naval doctrine: no longer just defending its own shores, the Swedish navy now guards the alliance’s eastern flank.
NATO must innovate like Ukraine or risk losing a fight with Russia: Swedish official
What has been observed in Ukraine is a “masterclass in accelerated adaptation” and a clear sign that the “side that learns fastest wins," Commander of the Swedish Air Force Jonas Wikman said.
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Ukraine picked the Gripen. Here’s why — and where there may be challenges
"But in the end Ukraine will have a dramatically improved level of air power projection — the likes of which the no one had seen in this part of the world before,” said a Ukrainian defense enterprise executive.
Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden
"This is the beginning of a long journey, but it takes us one step closer to a major export deal for Saab and Sweden and Ukraine," the Swedish prime minister said.
Sweden sending Gripens to NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear drill, in historic first
“In an increasingly uncertain world, NATO needs a credible nuclear capability to prevent attacks against the Alliance. Steadfast Noon contributes to ensuring this,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a written statement Friday.
Swedish defense minister talks post-war, ‘long-term endeavor’ to get Ukraine advanced Gripens
Pål Jonson made it clear that the potential acquisition “depends” on the Ukraine war ending, but Stockholm is also "open" to discussing sending older planes sooner.