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Assembly at the São Paulo State facility will complement Saab's Linköping line as the two companies look to expand delivery capacity.
Brazilian engineers have helped to develop the two-seat aircraft, which will enter flight testing before delivery to the air force.
The collaboration focuses on developing an adaptable uncrewed platform with ground and flight demonstrations planned within 18 months.
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.
Saab and Helsing have completed three supervised test flights under Project Beyond, backed by Sweden’s Future Fighter Systems programme.
On the line the aircraft will be produced by the joining of aerostructures from Sweden, and installation of cabling, various systems, landing gear, avionics, tactical equipment, canopy, ejection seat and engine.
The companies will also collaborate on engineering and technical future fighter studies, supporting the future growth of Gripen E out to 2060 and other future fighter needs as they arise.
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.
