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.
Saab receives order from Sweden’s defence procurement agency to support Gripen development resources
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support the future development of the Gripen system.
Saab delivers eleventh Gripen E fighter to Brazilian Air Force as binational programme advances
Saab has delivered another F-39E Gripen to the Brazilian Air Force, with aircraft 4111 landing at Anápolis Air Base at 10:26 on 19 November after a one-hour and three-minute flight from Navegantes.
Canada considers shifting F-35 order toward Sweden’s Gripen as Ottawa reviews jet procurement
Former Canadian military officers have urged the government not to reduce its future F-35A fleet and switch to Gripen E/F fighters from Saab.
Swedish defence minister highlights significance of Colombia’s Gripen acquisition agreement
Swedish Ministry of Defence described Colombia’s decision to acquire 17 JAS Gripen E/F aircraft as a major step in bilateral defence ties following the signing of the agreement on 14 November.
Ukraine in talks with Sweden on Gripen jet supply and future local production from 2033
Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine.
Sweden explores funding options to support potential Ukraine purchase of up to 150 Gripen fighters
Sweden and Ukraine are advancing discussions on a major defence deal that could see Kyiv acquire as many as 150 Gripen E fighter jets, Sweden’s defence minister told Reuters on Thursday.
Sweden commissions Saab to deliver new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Agency (FMV) for a new launch system for the Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft.
Saab considers Gripen fighter jet assembly in Canada as Ukraine seeks up to 150 aircraft
Swedish defence company Saab is considering Canada as a potential site for assembling Gripen fighter jets, as it looks to expand production in response to rising demand from Ukraine.
Saab ready to expand Gripen fighter production if Ukraine agreement is finalised
Saab CEO Micael Johansson said the company was already boosting output and could soon build between 20 and 30 jets annually, but would need to double that rate if the Ukraine agreement is confirmed.
Sweden and Ukraine sign Letter of Intent paving way for major Gripen fighter jet cooperation
Sweden and Ukraine have taken a significant step towards deeper defence cooperation following the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) on air capabilities by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.