Agreement paves the way for assembly of additional fighters in Brazil as the country prepares to expand its Gripen fleet

Saab will deliver 16 aircraft between 2029 and 2030 under a SEK 24.6 billion contract with the Swedish government

Final two aircraft delivered under 2024 agreement increase fleet to 18 fighters

Swedish company says discussions involve a facility near Embraer, though the project remains subject to further studies

F-39F variant was developed to meet a specific Brazilian requirement and will be operated exclusively by the country in the initial phase

Ottawa could reduce its planned purchase of 88 F-35s to around 30 aircraft while acquiring about 60 Gripens

British facilities will handle manufacturing and maintenance of the Swedish jets, with no formal contract yet signed between Sweden and Ukraine.

No contract signed yet, with negotiations remaining at government-to-government stage, Saab confirms

Talks include up to 150 aircraft and interim supply of older jets as funding plans take shape

Ottawa is considering alternatives to part of its planned 88-aircraft fleet amid strains with Washington