Saab offers Canada third Gripen assembly line in bid to challenge F-35
Swedish manufacturer names three Canadian partners and proposes local production as Ottawa considers alternatives for part of its 88-fighter program
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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
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
Saab unveils Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft as international demand grows
The Swedish Air Force has ordered three aircraft, while NATO, Canada and other countries are turning to the European alternative to US-made airborne early warning systems
Sweden expands domestic role in Gripen E engine support
Saab and GKN Aerospace agreement builds on existing F414 maintenance capabilities and could extend Swedish technical responsibilities and export support
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
Canada moves closer to buying six Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
Term-sheet agreement defines scope for negotiations over new AEW&C fleet based on the Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500
Sweden expands studies for future fighter system with new Saab contract
Program receives another US$310 million to develop flying and ground demonstrators while keeping manned and unmanned options open for the post-2040 era
Ukraine confirms Saab ASC 890 is flying combat missions
Swedish-supplied AEW&C aircraft has been operating over Ukraine since March, six months after its delivery was confirmed
First Gripen F takes flight with Brazilian Air Force pilot aboard
Two-seat fighter developed for Brazil begins flight test campaign ahead of delivery to the launch customer