Saab JAS 39 Gripen

The Austrian Air Force is looking to define the requirements for its Eurofighter Typhoon replacement effort this year.

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The Swedish government has asked its parliament for approval to further pursue export sales of GlobalEye AEW aircraft to Denmark and Saab JAS 39E/Fs to Peru.

Australia can join a growing foreign order backlog of RTX AIM-120 Amraam missiles as U.S. military orders dwindle for the medium-range air-to-air missile.

The Czech Defense Ministry says it has secured an “advantageous” proposal for the continued lease of Saab Gripens until Lockheed Martin F-35s arrive.

A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the selection of Saab Gripen E/F fighters late on April 2.

A new cockpit layout planned for the upgraded Block 20 version of the M-346 advanced jet trainer has been unveiled by Leonardo.

A monthslong drama is playing out mostly behind the scenes over the future of South America's largest active fighter deal.

Saab is gearing up to install a new AI aid on its Gripen E combat aircraft that will assist pilots in beyond-visual-range air-to-air combat.

Canada selected the F-35A to replace its aging Boeing CF-18 fleet in 2022 after a lengthy, circuitous competition.

The Royal Thai Air Force is looking for a tanker platform to refuel Lockheed Martin F-16s and Saab Gripens.

Saab says it has secured an order to support the German modernization of MBDA-made Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles.

The country’s defense materiel agency, FMV, has been commissioned to acquire the missile from Germany.

HAL officially renamed the aircraft, previously called the Sitara, as Yashas.

Saab is ramping up staffing on a Swedish military project to devise future combat aircraft capabilities and expects to fly several UAS in the coming years, CEO Micael Johansson says.

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The Thai government has endorsed the Royal Thai Air Force's selection of the Saab Gripen E/F to replace its aging Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs.

Haddad’s fiscal moves follow a late-September alert by Fitch Ratings.

Sweden is looking to donate up to 14 Saab Gripens to Ukraine but will not be able to do so until transfers there of Lockheed Martin F-16s have been completed.

Brazil’s use of the Gripen at Cruzex was closely observed by neighbors who are planning to update their fighter fleets.

Saab plans to fly an artificial intelligence aid developed by Helsing on the Gripen E combat aircraft.

Saab has begun talks with Thailand to turn the country’s decision to buy more Gripen aircraft into a contract, says CEO Micael Johansson.

The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.

Saab North America, Inc., received a subpoena from the Justice Department about the 2014 deal, but the parent company did not elaborate on details.