Saab says Gripen E offer would give Canada domestic fighter production and long-term support
The Swedish company has named IMP, CAE and Magellan Aerospace as its principal partners for manufacturing, training and long-term support.
First Embraer-built Gripen E fighter makes maiden flight ahead of further testing and delivery to the Brazilian Air Force
The flight tested the aircraft’s main systems and flight characteristics ahead of further testing and acceptance for delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Gripen E fighters armed with Meteor missiles will strengthen air defence and frontline support
Ukraine has signed an agreement to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole fighter aircraft in a major step towards modernising its Air Force.
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Saab unveils first Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil, marking milestone in Brazilian Air Force programme
Saab, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have officially unveiled the first supersonic Gripen E fighter aircraft produced in Brazil.
Saab: Gripen E begins Quick Reaction Alert duty with Brazilian Air Force at Anápolis base
The Gripen E fighter aircraft has officially begun its Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission with the Brazilian Air Force at Anápolis Air Base in Goiás.
Saab details Brazilian Gripen E Meteor firings that confirm the fighter’s long range combat edge
The Brazilian Air Force has completed its first firings of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile from the Gripen E, marking an important step in the fighter’s operational development.
Brazilian Air Force conducts first Meteor missile launch from Gripen E fighter jet
The Brazilian Air Force has carried out the first guided launch of the long range MBDA Meteor missile from a Gripen E.
Saab highlights Gripen E, GlobalEye and dew defence technologies at Dubai Airshow 2025
Saab will exhibit at the Dubai Airshow from 17 to 21 November at Dubai World Central, where it will present a wide range of systems designed to strengthen air power and national security.
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.