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).
The Gripen E fighter jet, with registration FAB 4107, landed at Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) on Friday morning, December 15.
The Gripen fighter, used for the flight test campaign, was at the Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) for a series of flights that tested the aircraft’s behaviour and performance in high temperatures.
Sweden is set to upgrade its next-generation Gripen E fighters with anti-radiation missiles (ARMs), aimed at countering enemy air defence systems.
Equipped with a game changing avionics architecture, Gripen E’s design allows it to be upgraded and updated in very short time frames.
EaglePicher selected as the developer and manufacturer of a lithium-ion main and emergency battery for the Saab Gripen E-series fighter aircraft.
“I am very happy and satisfied that we have achieved this important milestone towards deployment. It is an important milestone and more deliveries will follow shortly,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area. “The delivery means that FMV has now received all parts of the weapon system to independently operate …
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Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have entered into an agreement regarding new functionality and adjusted delivery schedules for Gripen E and Gripen C/D.
Saab offers 114 Gripen E aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The Swedish company also proposes deep cooperation with local industry.
Saab and Embraer have today inaugurated the production line for Gripen E in Brazil, at Embraer´s plant in Gavião Peixoto (São Paulo State).
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) held a ceremony marking the beginning of operational activities of the Gripen E fighters by the First Air Defense Group.
