Brazil plans expansion of Gripen fighter jet fleet in defence deal with Sweden
The initial agreement for 36 Jas 39 Gripen jets, signed in 2014 with Swedish aerospace company Saab, has so far delivered eight aircraft to Brazil.
Sweden announces 17th military support package for Ukraine worth SEK 4.6 billion
The Swedish Government announced its 17th military support package for Ukraine, valued at SEK 4.6 billion.
JAS-39 Gripen multi-role combat aircraft: a strategic asset for Ukraine’s defence
The JAS 39 Gripen is a highly versatile, single-engine light fighter aircraft designed by Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish Gripens conduct first visual identifications over Baltic Sea as NATO member
For the first time as a NATO member, Swedish JAS-39 Gripen jets launched under NATO arrangements to safeguard the skies over the Baltic Sea.
The Hungarian Defence Forces are to be strengthened with four additional Gripens
The government of Hungary has made a decision to procure four additional JAS 39 Gripen multirole tactical fighters to complement the 14 JAS 39s already in service.
Czech Republic to modernize JAS-39 Gripen fighters
The Czech government has announced plans for a significant upgrade to its JAS 39 Gripen C/D multirole fighter aircraft.
NATO MRTT tanker conducts first ever air-to-air refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully conducted their first air-to-air (AAR) refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen on 27 February 2024.
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.