Colombia signs agreement to acquire 17 Saab Gripen E fighters to replace ageing Kfir fleet
On 13 November, Colombia signed a $4.3 billion agreement to purchase a squadron of 17 Swedish Saab Gripen E multirole fighter jets.
Gripen E and KC-390 complete refuelling certification flights in key step for Brazilian Air Force
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling of the F-39 E Gripen fighter using the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.
Saab hands over first Gripen E fighter to Swedish Air Force in major step toward future air capability
The Swedish Armed Forces officially received their first JAS 39 Gripen E fighter aircraft during a handover ceremony on 20 October 2025 at the Skaraborg Air Wing (F 7) in Såtenäs.
Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits
Canada is pressuring Lockheed Martin for greater economic returns before finalising a $27.7 billion contract for 88 F-35 fighter jets, according to CBC.
Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal
The Swedish-made Gripen E reportedly outperformed competing offers from the Rafale and F-16 Block 70.
Saab secured SEK 2.9 billion contract for additional Gripen E equipment from FMV
On June 25, Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of additional equipment to support the manufacturing of Gripen E fighter aircraft.
Helsing’s AI agent Centaur successfully tested on Saab Gripen E fighter
Helsing and Swedish defence firm Saab have announced the successful test flights of Centaur, Helsing’s autonomous air combat AI agent, integrated into the Saab Gripen E fighter jet.
Saab and Helsing achieve breakthrough in AI integration with Gripen E test flights
Swedish defence company Saab has announced the successful completion of three test flights integrating Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent, Centaur, into the Gripen E fighter jet.
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Gripen E fighter impresses during international exercise CRUZEX 2024 [VIDEO]
The Gripen E fighter, developed by Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab, participated in the multinational air exercise CRUZEX 2024.
Saab: Gripen E makes its debut in multinational military exercise
Saab’s fighter jet is a highlight at CRUZEX 2024, the largest multinational operational training exercise in Latin America, organised by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
Brazilian Gripen E conducts IRST tests in simulated aerial combat
The Brazilian Gripen E aircraft with registration FAB 4100, dedicated to tests in Brazil, took part in a flight test campaign in Anápolis (GO) to assess the Infrared Search and Track (IRST).
Brazilian Air Force receives another Gripen E fighter from Saab
The Gripen E fighter jet, with registration FAB 4107, landed at Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) on Friday morning, December 15.