The Royal Thai Air Force will purchase four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft powered by GE Aerospace’s F414-GE-39E engines under a government-to-government agreement between Thailand and Sweden.
“The security of the Baltic States and NATO's Eastern flank is the cornerstone of the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds.
On August 5, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) officially confirmed the future procurement of Saab JAS 39 Gripen E and F multirole fighter jets to enhance its air combat capabilities.
The Hungarian Air Force has deployed four JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, marking the start of their fourth rotation in NATO’s Air Policing mission from the Baltic state
Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen multirole fighter jets took part in combat operations during ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
The transition to the Gripen E/F variant reflects a continued partnership between Thailand and Saab in the field of advanced military aviation.
The Czech Ministry of Defence has approved a Swedish proposal to extend the use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035.
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.
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.
The Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) system developed by Swedish defence company Saab is designed to enhance the situational awareness and survivability of fighter pilots.
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.
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