GKN Aerospace receives order to upgrade JAS 39 Gripen engine
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to develop and improve the RM12 engine, which powers the Swedish fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to develop and improve the RM12 engine, which powers the Swedish fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.
Sweden has again offered its Saab JAS 39 Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft for the modernization needs of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
Gripen E is the latest version of Saab’s Gripen fighter jet, ordered by Sweden and Brazil.
The advanced Gripen models will have three high-performance weapons release systems called Missile Eject Launcher, Pylon 5 (MELP5) to provide an upper hand against airborne threats.
Saab Brasil plant in São Bernardo do Campo has produced the first rear fuselage of the JAS 39 Gripen E fighter.
Saab has received an order for the maintenance and provision of resources for development and operational support of Gripen.
Royal Air Force Typhoons have scrambled for the second time in less than 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.
The Philippines and Sweden have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
In a combined effort, Danish and Swedish Quick Reaction Alert fighter jets intercepted a Russian military aircraft in the airspace over the Baltic Sea.
Saab and Embraer S.A. announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the collaboration between the companies in several areas.
The Swedish Armed Forces are investing in an extensive renovation and new construction of the engine test facility at GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan.
"Thanks to Sweden’s naval resources and strong position in the air, we can take on great responsibility in the entire Baltic region,” said Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sälen.
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