Royal Thai Air Force confirms selection of Saab’s Gripen E/F fighter jets
The transition to the Gripen E/F variant reflects a continued partnership between Thailand and Saab in the field of advanced military aviation.
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Czech Republic: Ministry of Defence agrees new Gripen deal to bridge transition to F-35s
The Czech Ministry of Defence has approved a Swedish proposal to extend the use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035.
Czech Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for five-week NATO Air Policing operation
On May 22, five JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets departed from the Čáslav air base, heading for Iceland to take part in NATO’s air policing mission.
U.S. Air Force test pilots train with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet at in Linköping
Three students from the United States Air Force Test Pilot School recently conducted flight training with the JAS 39 Gripen at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration’s (FMV) test site in Linköping.
Saab’s Arexis: advanced electronic warfare system for fighter aircraft
The Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) system developed by Swedish defence company Saab is designed to enhance the situational awareness and survivability of fighter pilots.
Swedish Gripen aircraft conduct first operational mission from Poland under NATO command
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).
Czech Air Force celebrates 20 years of Gripen fighter operations in national defence
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 confirms Gripen fighter talks with Canada amid ongoing review of F-35 deal
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.
Czech Republic considers revised Swedish offer to extend Gripen fighter jet lease to 2035
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.
Colombia to acquire Swedish Gripen fighter jets to replace ageing Kfir aircraft fleet
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that the country will purchase new Saab Gripen multirole fighter jets from Sweden.
Hungarian Gripen fighters join NATO’s largest air exercise in Northern Europe
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 deploys Gripen fighter jets to Poland in first NATO Air Policing mission abroad
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.