Saab Accelerates Research To Support Future Fighter Development Bid

Draken-like uncrewed aircraft system

Saab has teased several concepts, including this tailless Draken-like uncrewed aircraft system that could accompany Gripens and future crewed combat aircraft.

Credit: Saab concept
Saab is ratcheting up advanced development efforts to prepare for what could emerge as a third European fighter project. With its heritage of developing and building combat aircraft since the late 1930s, the Swedish OEM is eager to maintain the capabilities to develop a next-generation combat...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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