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Saab receives order for JAS 39 Gripen C/D upgrade for Swedish Air Force.


| 2022

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to ensure the continued operation of JAS 39 Gripen C/D and to provide capability enhancements to preserve the operational relevance of the fighter aircraft. The order value is SEK 500 million.

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Saab receives order for JAS 39 Gripen C D upgrade for Swedish Air Force Gripen C/D is the system that will be used for many years to come in Sweden and in other countries that have purchased Gripen. (Picture source: Saab)


Gripen C/D is the system that will be used for many years to come in Sweden and in other countries that have purchased Gripen. The development is also done to further ensure a cost-effective solution regarding construction, design and procurement.

“Gripen C/D is the backbone of the Swedish Armed Forces today and will continue to be for many years to come, so this is an important order where we will ensure the continued operation and operational relevance of Gripen C/D,” says Jonas Hjelm, Head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area.

The purpose of the order is to start implementation of the upgrade to fulfill the Swedish Armed Forces’ need to maintain the continued high capability and availability of Gripen C/D up to 2035.


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