Saab receives $46 million U.S. Army order for Giraffe 1X air defence radars
Swedish defence company Saab has received a contract worth approximately USD 46 million from the U.S. Army for the delivery of Giraffe 1X radars.
Saab backs British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise Ex KOP SHIELD with BlueBear systems
Swedish defence company Saab has supported the British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise, Ex KOP SHIELD, through its subsidiary BlueBear.
Saab ready to expand Gripen fighter production if Ukraine agreement is finalised
Saab CEO Micael Johansson said the company was already boosting output and could soon build between 20 and 30 jets annually, but would need to double that rate if the Ukraine agreement is confirmed.
Marcus Wandt appointed Head of Group Strategy and Technology and joins Saab’s Group Management
Saab has announced the appointment of Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and head of its newly established group function, Group Strategy and Technology.
Saab to co-produce air defence systems in Ukraine as part of defence industry localisation push
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has confirmed that Swedish defence company Saab has entered agreements for the joint production of air defence systems as part of the ‘Build in Ukraine’ initiative.
Sweden and Ukraine sign Letter of Intent paving way for major Gripen fighter jet cooperation
Sweden and Ukraine have taken a significant step towards deeper defence cooperation following the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) on air capabilities by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Saab hands over first Gripen E fighter to Swedish Air Force in major step toward future air capability
The Swedish Armed Forces officially received their first JAS 39 Gripen E fighter aircraft during a handover ceremony on 20 October 2025 at the Skaraborg Air Wing (F 7) in Såtenäs.
Spain awards €49.4 million contract to Saab via NSPA to upgrade Arthur artillery radar systems
Swedish defence company Saab has secured a SEK 540 million contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to extend the service life of the Spanish Army’s Arthur artillery radar systems.
Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits
Canada is pressuring Lockheed Martin for greater economic returns before finalising a $27.7 billion contract for 88 F-35 fighter jets, according to CBC.
Boeing proposes T-7A Red Hawk to replace RAF jet trainers ahead of 2026 procurement process
Boeing is promoting its T-7A Red Hawk as a contender to replace the Royal Air Force’s ageing Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft, according to Flight Global.
Saab marks U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, highlighting decades of support and future innovation
Saab has commemorated the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy by reaffirming its commitment to supporting naval operations with advanced technologies and innovation across multiple domains.
Saab and FMV extend contract for future fighter studies in strategic step towards post-2040 air power
Saab has signed an extended contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to continue development under the Vägval stridsflyg programme, focused on shaping Sweden’s future air combat capability beyond 2040.