Two Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft yesterday completed their first operational mission from their deployment in Poland, as part of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission, Enhanced Air Policing (eAP).
On 18 April 2025, the Czech Armed Forces commemorated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the JAS-39C Gripen at Čáslav Airbase, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s air defence history.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson has confirmed that the Swedish defence company is in discussions with Canada regarding the potential sale of its JAS-39E/F Gripen fighter aircraft.
The Czech Ministry of Defence has made progress in negotiations with Sweden regarding the continued use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, including maintenance and pilot training from 2027 to 2035.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that the country will purchase new Saab Gripen multirole fighter jets from Sweden.
Five JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from the Hungarian Defence Forces have deployed to Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark. The aircraft are taking part in Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025, NATO’s largest tactical-level, live-fly air drill.
Sweden has officially begun its first overseas contribution to NATO’s Air Policing mission, following the arrival of six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets at Malbork Air Base in Poland.
Sweden will take part in one of NATO’s largest air exercises, Ramstein Flag 2025, which runs from 31 March to 11 April and involves more than 90 aircraft.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract for the additional procurement of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing Sweden’s involvement in NATO’s air defence operations in Poland.
Sweden has initiated negotiations with Germany to acquire and integrate the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile on its Saab JAS 39 Gripen C fighter jets.
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has successfully conducted its first operational trials involving JAS-39C/D Gripen fighter jets landing on taxiways instead of traditional runways.
