Saab proposes Montreal data centre to strengthen Gripen bid as Canada reviews F-35 fighter programme
Swedish defence firm Saab has proposed establishing a sovereign data centre in Montreal as part of its bid to supply Gripen fighter jets to Canada.
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Saab seeks partnership with Canada on next-generation fighter development as Ottawa explores future air capabilities
Saab is seeking to partner with Canada on the development of next-generation military aviation systems as it pursues potential aircraft deals with Ottawa.
Swedish Air Force completes first NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission with Gripen fighters in historic Arctic deployment
The Swedish Air Force has successfully completed its deployment to KeflavÃk Air Base in Iceland, where JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft conducted NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission under the Alliance’s Arctic Sentry activities.
Swedish Gripen fighters lead NATO air defence mission over Iceland during Arctic Sentry
NATO’s Arctic Sentry enhanced Vigilance Activity in the High North has seen Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighters begin securing Allied airspace from KeflavÃk, Iceland.
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Sweden deploys Gripen fighter jets offered to Canada as part of NATO air policing mission in Iceland amid Arctic security tensions
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time it has led such duties there since joining the alliance in 2024.
Danish F-35 fighters deploy to Iceland for NATO Arctic Sentry training with Swedish and German jets
Danish F-35 fighter jets landed in Keflavik, Iceland on Friday to train alongside Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, marking Denmark’s first contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity, which began on 13 February.
Saab steps up Gripen pitch to Canada, sharing detailed data as Ottawa weighs dual fighter fleet
Saab is stepping up its campaign to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Canada, presenting the aircraft as a complement to, not a replacement for, U.S.-made F-35s amid strained political ties between Ottawa and Washington.
Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for first NATO air policing mission
Six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft and more than 110 personnel from Skaraborg Air Wing F7 have arrived at KeflavÃk Air Base for a NATO air policing deployment.
Sweden deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO air policing mission in the Arctic region
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter aircraft unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 as part of NATO’s incident preparedness mission in the Arctic, the Swedish Armed Forces said on 19 January.
Saab links 12,600 Canadian jobs to proposed purchase of 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft
According to a report by Canadian public broadcaster CBC News, Saab would need Canada to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to meet its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs.
Canada seeks more defence jobs as F-35 review pits Lockheed Martin against Sweden’s Saab
Canada’s industry minister plans to meet executives at Lockheed Martin to press for more domestic jobs from a multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal.
Saab submits proposal for Canadian Gripen and GlobalEye production with over 12,000 jobs
Saab has submitted proposals to the Canadian government to build Gripen fighter jets and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in Canada, with the potential to create 12,600 jobs.