Leonardo announced that the Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) of Brazil will introduce into service six AW119Kx single engine helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be introduced in Brazil beginning next year, with the delivery […]
Saab has placed an order with Finnish defence and security company Insta for an Active Noise Reduction (ANR) system. The system will be installed as part of the pilot equipment for the Gripen E/F fighter […]
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) says that precise numbers and equipment will be the subject of negotiations with industry over the next six months. According to Saab, the new batch will be a mixture […]
The Gripen E, named F-39E Gripen by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), was officially presented today October 23rd, during the celebrations of Aviators’ Day and the Brazilian Air Force Day, at Wing 1, in Brasília. […]
The Swedish Air Force (SwAF) will retain a number of its Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters beyond their current planned 2026 retirement date, solidifying an earlier announced plan to make up an anticipated shortfall […]
The first Saab Gripen E for Brazil arrived in-country on 20 September, having been shipped from Norrköping in Sweden. Seen during flight trials in Sweden, the first Gripen E for Brazil has now arrived in-country […]
Swiss company RUAG Aerostructures has received the final approval for the airworthiness test for the first payload suspension (pylon) for Saab Gripen E/F aircraft. Swiss company RUAG Aerostructures has received the final approval for the […]
Supported by Sweden, Saab partnered with Brazillian Embraer and manufactured Gripen E fighters in Brazil for the Brazilian Air Force. The Saab Group will produce up to 72 Gripen E/F for Brazil. The current contract […]
Saab’s first aerostructures plant outside of Sweden for the new Gripen E/F fighter, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, reaches another important milestone with the start of production. Saab Group announced on July 7 that […]
In a statement released by Saab states that it has cut metal on the first two-seat Gripen F for the Brazilian air force. The first part cut for the aircraft will form part of the […]
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