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.
Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 in major joint air combat exercise
Sweden will take part in one of NATO’s largest air exercises, Ramstein Flag 2025, which runs from 31 March to 11 April and involves more than 90 aircraft.
Sweden procures additional Meteor air-to-air missiles for Gripen fighters
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract for the additional procurement of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
Sweden to deploy Gripen fighter jets for NATO air defence operations in Poland
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing Sweden’s involvement in NATO’s air defence operations in Poland.
Sweden to integrate Taurus cruise missiles on Gripen fighter jets
Sweden has initiated negotiations with Germany to acquire and integrate the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile on its Saab JAS 39 Gripen C fighter jets.
Royal Thai Air Force conducts first operational trials of Gripen jets on taxiways
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has successfully conducted its first operational trials involving JAS-39C/D Gripen fighter jets landing on taxiways instead of traditional runways.
Sweden bolsters air force with Mk82 bomb procurement for Gripen jets
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Italia SPA for the acquisition of an undisclosed number of Mk82 bombs.
Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers
The Swedish Air Force demonstrated its readiness and capability on Tuesday as two Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea.
Czech Air Force to continue protecting Slovak airspace with Gripen fighters
In a demonstration of regional solidarity, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Slovak airspace.
Swedish Air Force demonstrates readiness with Gripen fighters
The Swedish Air Force recently conducted a readiness exercise to evaluate its operational capabilities in response to an evolving global security environment.