The Swedish Gripens conducted their first Alpha Scramble for the NATO Air Policing mission, intercepting a Russian Il-20 Coot over the Baltic Sea. Two ...

For the first time ever, Swedish “Gripen” fighter jets have taken part in a real military operation under NATO command. These ...

In an era dominated by fifth-generation aircraft like the F-35 and China’s and Russia’s advanced fighters, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen remains relevant and vital. -The latest JAS 39E/F Gripen variant, ...

However, Petro mentioned “The fleet of aircraft to be acquired is completely new, with the latest technology, already deployed in Brazil, and is a Saab 39 Gripen brand.” This implies the ...

The country was reportedly “months” away from an official aircraft selection, as of mid-March 2025. Colombia’s President has announced its selection of the JAS 39 E/F Gripen aircraft to replace its ...

Saab has told Janes that export customers of its Gripen combat aircraft get the same standard of jet as its primary Swedish operator. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) Export customers of the Saab Gripen ...

“The aircraft will also be used as a common test asset for the whole Gripen E/F test program.” The Gripen E/F test program started in 2017 in Linkoping, Sweden, and is ongoing. The “F ...

The current lease period for the 14 Gripen C/D aircraft flown by the Czech Air Force will come to an end in 2027. This new offer proposes that 12 Gripen aircraft will be leased after 2027. The Czech ...

The French Rafale fighter jet has suffered a major setback in the South American country of Colombia after it announced that it will replace its aging Israeli fighter jets with Saab Gripen fighter ...

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Colombia will purchase a fleet of Saab 39 Gripen fighter aircraft from Sweden, President Gustavo Petro announced on Wednesday. “The fleet of aircraft to be acquired is ...