Sweden extends Gripen maintenance contract with Saab as government boosts air force capabilities
Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces have extended an existing contract for support and maintenance services for the Gripen C/D and E combat aircraft.
Czech Air Force to continue operating Gripen fighter jets until 2035 under extended lease deal
The Czech Air Force will operate JAS-39 C/D Gripen aircraft until 2035 following the signing of a new lease agreement.
British and Polish crews refuel Swedish Gripen fighters in NATO cross-servicing exercise
British and Polish flight engineers successfully fast-refueled Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft during NATO air operations in Poland.
GE Aerospace F414 engines to power Royal Thai Air Force’s new Saab Gripen E/F fighter aircraft
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.
U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and Allied Gripens fly over Riga to showcase NATO’s unity and readiness
“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.
Thailand confirms acquisition of Saab Gripen E/F jets by 2029 to boost air defence and replace older fleet
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.
Hungarian Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Lithuania for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
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
JAS 39 C/D Gripen fighter makes combat debut in Thai-Cambodian border clashes
Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen multirole fighter jets took part in combat operations during ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
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.
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.