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Sweden May Partially Finance Gripen Fighter Deal for Ukraine

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:38:28 +0000

Sweden and Ukraine are making progress in negotiations on a major defense deal that could see Kyiv acquire up to 150 Gripen E multirole fighters (more details about this aircraft were covered here). Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that Stockholm may partially finance the deal through a military aid package. If finalized, the contract […]

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United Kingdom Tests Air Defense Systems Against Drones During Large-Scale Military Exercises

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:01:59 +0000

Saab’s subsidiary BlueBear took part in large-scale British Army exercises held in the Falkland Islands. The drills aimed to evaluate response speed and the effectiveness of command systems under challenging field conditions. Organized by the United Kingdom, the exercises – named Ex KOP SHIELD – were conducted by the 7th Air Defence Group in cooperation with the Royal Air […]

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Saab Receives Contract to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:03:48 +0000

Recently, the Swedish company Saab announced that it has received a new contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The contract covers further conceptual studies within the program for developing a next-generation fighter jet. The total value of the contract is approximately 2.6 billion Swedish kronor, with a duration spanning from 2025 to 2027. Under […]

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Ukraine Confirms Delivery of Saab ASC 890 Early Warning and Control Aircraft from Sweden

Svitlana Anisimova — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:54:55 +0000

Recently, Ukraine and Sweden reached an agreement to establish joint production of defense equipment in both countries. The arrangement was formalized through a letter of intent signed by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson, who visited Ukraine earlier this month. During the meeting, Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the Swedish government […]

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Sweden Comments on the Transfer of Saab ASC 890 Early Warning and Control Aircraft to Ukraine

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:23:51 +0000

Representatives of the Swedish Ministry of Defense have confirmed that the Saab ASC 890 early warning and control aircraft will be transferred to Ukraine according to the planned schedule (more about this aircraft can be found via this link). The schedule is influenced by the ongoing upgrades to the F-16 fighter jets. However, everything is […]

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Saab to Provide Reliable Communication Systems for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:25:30 +0000

Saab recently announced that its Australian subsidiary, Saab Australia, will supply the TactiCall secure communication system for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aircraft, developed by Boeing Australia. In addition, Saab will provide avionics equipment, including electromechanical actuators and controllers for the primary flight control system, developed by the Swedish branch of the company. “The Ghost […]

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Ukraine Negotiates with Allies on Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:07:55 +0000

After receiving F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine is in negotiations with its allies to acquire Swedish Gripen fighters and European Eurofighter jets, according to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Sweden had previously confirmed discussions regarding its Gripen fighters, but this is the first time Eurofighter jets have been mentioned. “We already have commitments from our partners […]

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Sweden Retains the Option to Transfer JAS-39 Gripen Jets to Ukraine

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:44:16 +0000

Sweden is still considering the possibility of transferring Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. The latest military aid package, totaling around $440 million, includes $220 million allocated for the purchase of spare parts for their JAS-39C/D Gripen fighters, as announced by the Swedish government. This decision is part of preparations for a potential future […]

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