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2 September

More than 350 Brazilian personnel have trained on the Gripen F programme to date.

Gripen F enters flight test phase after Linköping debut

The aircraft flew for 40 minutes from Saab's airfield, verifying core systems and initial flight performance ahead of a wider test campaign.

27 August

The A3-001 concept envisions crewed and uncrewed platforms operating together within one system.

Saab reveals next-gen uncrewed combat air system concept

A full-scale model of the A3-001 uncrewed combat air concept has been shown at the Jubilee Air Show in Linköping, Sweden.

27 August

FMV commissioned the clean-sheet UAV programme in November 2025 with an 18-month target for the demonstrator and engine.

GKN displays UAV demonstrator and engine

The full-scale demonstrator and dedicated turbojet engine have been shown publicly for the first time at The Armed Forces Air Venture 2026.

23 July

Additional capacity is intended to give both companies flexibility to meet future Gripen customer demand.

Embraer and Saab agree Gripen production expansion

Assembly at the São Paulo State facility will complement Saab's Linköping line as the two companies look to expand delivery capacity.

3 June

Lars Tossman, head of Saab's business area Aeronautics, and General Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, stand in front of the first Gripen F during its rollout ceremony in Linköping, Sweden.

Saab and Brazilian Air Force unveil first co-developed Gripen F

Brazilian engineers have helped to develop the two-seat aircraft, which will enter flight testing before delivery to the air force.

25 March

ReleaseFirst Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil is unveiled

19 December

ReleaseSaab receives order for development resources for Gripen

4 December

Work on the turbojet engine and onboard systems forms a central part of early demonstration activity.

GKN advances work with FMV to deliver rapid UAV capability

The collaboration focuses on developing an adaptable uncrewed platform with ground and flight demonstrations planned within 18 months.

2 October

Development and testing of CA-1 Europa is underway at Grob Aircraft.

Helsing combines Centaur autonomy and Grob expertise for CA-1 Europa

The company has displayed a full-size study of the CA-1 Europa at Grob Aircraft as development with its European partners progresses toward operational readiness within four years.

12 June

Saab used its Gripen E aicraft in Project Beyond to trial combat AI in complex operational scenarios.

Centaur AI guides Gripen E through autonomous Baltic combat

Saab and Helsing have completed three supervised test flights under Project Beyond, backed by Sweden’s Future Fighter Systems programme.

20 December

ReleaseEnhanced capability for Gripen C/D

14 December

ReleaseSaab offers jobs boost in Quebec, Canada

30 September

The Gripen E takes off from Navegantes...

Brazil's F-39 Gripen enters flight testing phase

Unique features of the Brazilian variant of the Gripen E such as weapons integration and the Link BR2 communication system will be tested in Brazil, as well as tests on the aircraft in tropical climate conditions.

27 March