Saab Development Pivots To Upgrades, Future Fighter

JAS 39D fighter

The JAS 39D (pictured) and 39C are set to receive a series of modifications.

Credit: Saab
Technology development never ends, but it sometimes changes shape. After devoting a decade of development activity on the Gripen E fighter, Saab’s aeronautics division is now focusing on new upgrades to the previous version while also starting early concept studies on the next generation of combat...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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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