Brazilian F-39E Gripen fighters join first multinational exercise abroad during SALITRE 2026 in Chile
Six F-39E Gripen fighters from the Brazilian Air Force took part in SALITRE 2026 in Chile, marking the aircraft’s first participation in a multinational operation outside Brazil.
Ukraine says Swedish Giraffe radar family strengthens air defence detection network as Gripen contract preparations continue
The Saab radar family includes the Giraffe PS-90, PS-100, Giraffe 1X, Giraffe AMB and Giraffe Mk IV.
Saab completes final Gripen C deliveries to Hungary, expanding fleet to 18 aircraft for national and NATO air policing
Saab said two new Gripen C fighters have landed at Kecskemét Air Base, completing deliveries under a 2024 contract amendment between the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Hungarian Ministry of Defence.
Canada explores expanded fighter fleet as Saab links Gripen production plan to wider GlobalEye negotiations
Canada is considering expanding its fighter fleet beyond the original plan for 88 aircraft, according to industry and government sources cited by CBC.
Brazil and Sweden hold talks on purchase of 20 additional Gripen fighters to expand planned Brazilian fleet
Brazil is in talks with Sweden on the purchase of 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighter aircraft.
Canada weighs buying about 60 Saab Gripen fighters as it considers reducing planned F-35 fleet to 30 aircraft
Canada is considering the purchase of about 60 Swedish Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets instead of most of the 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth aircraft it had previously planned to acquire.
Ukraine says Gripen fighters armed with Meteor missiles could force Russian glide bomb carriers farther from front
Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft within the next 10 months.
UK Ministry of Defence says Swedish Gripen deal for Ukraine will strengthen air power and support British defence jobs
The UK Ministry of Defence has welcomed Sweden’s role in brokering a new fighter jet deal to supply Ukraine with Gripen aircraft.
Saab says it will support Ukraine’s planned procurement of Gripen fighter jets
Saab said Sweden and Ukraine have taken further steps towards a possible Ukrainian acquisition of Gripen fighter aircraft.
Sweden opens negotiations to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Ukraine under defence support package
Sweden and Ukraine have launched a major defence package centred on Ukraine’s planned acquisition of Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft.
Ukraine and Sweden expand cooperation on Gripen jets, air defence and military technology projects
Ukraine and Sweden are expanding cooperation on aviation, air defence and defence technology projects as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its military capabilities.
Saab aims to raise Gripen fighter production to as many as 20 aircraft annually amid potential new orders
Saab could increase production of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to as many as 20 aircraft per year within about 12 months.