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Saab Demonstrates Torpedo Launcher on CB90 Boat and USV
Navy / Maritime Ammunition

Saab Demonstrates Torpedo Launcher on CB90 Boat and USV

Swedish Saab has demonstrated its plug-and-play torpedo launcher for CB90 attack boats and USVs to launch Torped 47 lightweight for broader ASW capabilities.

Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden
Air

Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden

Thailand advances negotiations with Sweden to purchase the Gripen E/F while considering the F-16 Block 70/72 and the Rafale for its air force modernisation.

US Air Force Tests GBU-38 JDAM in Sweden for NATO Readiness
Ammunition Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

US Air Force Tests GBU-38 JDAM in Sweden for NATO Readiness

The US Air Force tested a GBU-38 JDAM in Sweden, in order to increase regional security, improve NATO collaboration, and provide precision-strike capability.

Saab Denies U.S. Block on Gripen Sale to Colombia Reports
Air Engine and Transmission

Saab Denies U.S. Block on Gripen Sale to Colombia Reports

Saab Deputy Head of Marketing Richard Smith denied the recent reports of the U.S. trying to block the sale of Gripen fighter jets to FAC.

Türkiye and Sweden Seek Opportunities for Cooperation
Ammunition Bilateral Relations

Türkiye and Sweden Seek Opportunities for Cooperation

Turkish Defence Ministry company MKE announced on social media that a Swedish military delegation visited the Gazi Ammunition Factory for further cooperation.

TUSAŞ’s T625 Gökbey Multi-Purpose Helicopter Pass Winter Tests
Air

TUSAŞ’s T625 Gökbey Multi-Purpose Helicopter Pass Winter Tests

Turkish Aerospace’s indigenous T625 Gökbey Multi-Purpose Helicopter successfully completed low-altitude cold weather tests in challenging winter conditions.

Sweden to invest $2 bln in its Land Forces with MBT and IFVs
Land Modernisation

Sweden to invest $2 bln in its Land Forces with MBT and IFVs

Sweden will buy 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks as the country aims to modernise its military arsenal by upgrading CV90s.

Sweden Goes for Its Own Future Air Combat Complex
Air Unmanned Systems

Sweden Goes for Its Own Future Air Combat Complex

Saab has shared its plans for a new air combat complex consisting of the new fighter, Gripen-E fighter, and three unmanned platforms.

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390
Air Logistics

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390

Swedish and Brazilian Defence Ministers signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire C-390 transport aircraft for the Swedish Armed Forces.

NATO's Red Flag Against Russia: Ramstein Flag
Analysis Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Regional / Strategy

NATO's Red Flag Against Russia: Ramstein Flag

The balances have changed after Russia’s attempt to invade Ukraine. NATO tries to respond with the Ramstein Flag Exercise.

GDELS Wins Additional M3 Contract from Sweden
Land Logistics

GDELS Wins Additional M3 Contract from Sweden

General Dynamics European Land Systems announced that it won from Sweden for the supply of M3 amphibious bridges.

Sweden Moves Away from GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter
Air Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Sweden Moves Away from GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter

Saab has unveiled its next-generation fighter design, signifying Sweden is moving away from GCAP and returning to self-development.

Royal Thai Air Force Picks Gripen NG Over F-16 Block 70
Air

Royal Thai Air Force Picks Gripen NG Over F-16 Block 70

After evaluating alternatives for ten months, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected Saab's Gripen NG (E/F) Over Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70.

Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper
Air

Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper

Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.