Sweden contributes to NATO Air Policing with Gripen fighters
In a recent press release, the Swedish government announced its decision to contribute with JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to NATO's air surveillance mission, NATO Air Policing.
AERO Vodochody and Saab collaborate to adapt L-39NG for Hungarian Air Force, enhancing Gripen training compatibility
Czech company AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and Swedish Saab have entered a new phase of collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation.
Gripen E fighter jet undergoes tropical testing in northern Brazil
For approximately 20 days, the Gripen E aircraft 4100, used in Brazil's development and certification campaigns, was once again subjected to extreme weather conditions.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters practise landing on highways
Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters practised the delicate art of landing on civilian highways during an exercise near Gothenburg, Sweden on 21 May 2024.
Hungarian Air Force and Gripen – many milestones reached
Hungarian Air Force recently reached significant milestone – 30.000 flying hours on Gripen.
German Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens forge NATO ties in joint exercise
German Eurofighter jets and Swedish Gripen aircraft recently conducted joint training exercises. This marked their first cooperative endeavor following Sweden's NATO accession.
Fifth JAS-39 Gripen Users Group exercise Lion Effort in Czechia
From May 9 to 27, the Czech Air Base at Čáslav will host exercise Lion Effort that brings together the countries that operate JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft also known as Gripen Users Group or GUG.
Saab receives order for Gripen development resources
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system.
RAF air-to-air refueller operates with Swedish and US fighters over Scandinavia
Royal Air Force Voyager tanker has successfully refuelled Swedish Gripen fighters taking part in NATO’s biggest exercise in decades.
Sweden purchases additional LITENING 5 targeting pods for Gripen fighters
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the procurement of additional Litening 5 target designator pods.
Denmark and Sweden conduct first inter-Allied 5th gen training drills
For the first time as NATO Allies, Danish F-35 and Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets flew aerial combat training drills in and around Danish airspace.
RAF air-to-air refueller operates with Swedish and US fighters over Scandinavia
Royal Air Force Voyager tanker has successfully refuelled Swedish Gripen fighters taking part in NATO’s biggest exercise in decades.