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The industry ledger

Every dated fact behind the news — acquisitions, contracts, certifications, first flights, appointments — one stream, cut any way you need: by theme, country, sector, program or date. A filtered view is a URL: bookmark it and it becomes your standing query.

The industry ledger is an Analytics feature

Ask questions the news pages can’t answer — every acquisition touching one country this year, every certification in a sector, every appointment on a program’s suppliers — each answer sourced, dated and linked. A worked example runs below.

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Worked example — Corporate events across the industry, last 6 months. Analytics subscribers set every filter.
All events · Saab JAS 39 Gripen · all time

72 facts on record · showing the newest 8 — narrow the query for the rest

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DateEventWhat happenedCompanyProgram
08/10/2026 Partnership agreement signed Saab and GKN Aerospace signed a cooperation agreement establishing GKN Aerospace as Saab's engine partner for the Gripen E/F programme. Saab AerosystemsGKN Aerospace Engine Systems Saab JAS 39 Gripen
21/07/2026 MoU signed Embraer and Saab signed a Heads of Agreement for production of 20 additional Gripen aircraft at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility in Brazil. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de AeronauticaSaab AerosystemsFarnborough International Airshow Saab JAS 39 Gripen
02/06/2026 Aircraft rollout Saab unveiled the first Gripen F two-seat fighter at its Linköping facility under Brazil's Gripen programme, marking the rollout of the Brazilian Air Force co-developed variant. Saab Aerosystems Saab JAS 39 Gripen
01/06/2026 Product launch Helsing launched the RX-1, a robotics research platform designed and manufactured entirely in Europe, and unveiled its Area 9 advanced research division. Helsing Helsing CA-1 EuropaSaab JAS 39 Gripen
25/03/2026 Aircraft rollout Saab, Embraer, and the Brazilian Air Force officially unveiled the first Gripen E fighter aircraft produced in Brazil at Embraer's facility in Gavião Peixoto on 25 March 2026. Saab AerosystemsEmbraer Gaviao PeixotoSaab Aeronautica Montagens (SAM) Saab JAS 39 Gripen
19/12/2025 Contract award Saab received an order worth approximately SEK 2.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support Gripen system development during 2026–2028. Saab AerosystemsSwedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) Saab JAS 39 Gripen
26/11/2025 Programme launch GKN Aerospace and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) launched a collaborative programme to develop and demonstrate a flying UAV capability within 18 months. GKN AerospaceGKN Aerospace Engine SystemsSwedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) Saab JAS 39 Gripen
25/09/2025 Product launch Helsing revealed the CA-1 Europa autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle, presenting a full-size design study at Grob Aircraft on 25 September 2025. HelsingH3 Grob Aircraft AGSaab Aerosystems Saab JAS 39 GripenHelsing CA-1 Europa