Saab backlog jumps 80% after surge in new orders
Ukraine’s Gripen E contract helped push the aerospace group’s order book to a record SEK 364 billion
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Thailand seeks to accelerate purchase of eight more Gripen E/F fighters
Royal Thai Air Force wants to include the remaining aircraft in the 2027 budget, earlier than previously planned
First Gripen built outside Sweden makes maiden flight in Brazil
Saab fighter assembled by Embraer begins acceptance campaign ahead of delivery to the Brazilian Air Force
Brazil plans to acquire 20 additional Gripen E fighters
Announcement came two days after the rollout of the first two-seat Gripen F developed for the Brazilian Air Force
Saab says talks with Canada over Gripen remain ‘intensive’ amid F-35 uncertainty
Swedish manufacturer continues campaign as Ottawa reviews part of its 88-jet F-35 deal and weighs alternative offers including local assembly and AEW aircraft
Peru may move closer to selecting F-16 Block 70 for fighter fleet renewal
Local media report preference for US offer, but no official decision has been announced
Brazilian Gripen E fighter fires first Meteor missile
The Brazilian Air Force conducted a test during Operation BVR-X as part of the process of achieving full operational capability by 2026
F-35 outscored Gripen E in US defense evaluation in 2021
Lockheed Martin's fighter secures top marks in North American defense assessment as Canada commits to initial order.
Colombia reportedly finalized a US$16.5 billion deal for 17 Saab Gripen E fighter jets
The contract was reportedly signed on November 13th after 48 hours of negotiations with the Swedish manufacturer, according to Colombian radio
Zelensky: Ukraine to Receive First Swedish Gripen E Fighters in 2026
Kyiv targets up to 150 aircraft under new long-term deal with Sweden but financing remains a key issue