The United States introduced the first operational fifth-generation fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, in 2005.
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Saab will develop a replacement flight computer for the Gripen fighter family under a 1.3 billion Swedish kronor contract.
Portugal is weighing the F-35A against the Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale and Saab Gripen E as it considers replacing its aging F-16 fleet. The decision will depend on operational capability, lifecycle costs, NATO interoperability, industrial benefits and long-term defense strategy.
The first Gripen E fighter assembled in Brazil by Embraer has completed its maiden flight, marking a major step in the country’s effort to establish an indigenous production capability for advanced supersonic combat aircraft.
Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two sovereign artificial intelligence algorithms aboard its Rafale fighter jet as France advances work on AI-supported combat aircraft capabilities.
Saab unveils the first Gripen F fighter for Brazil, enhancing pilot training, combat readiness, and defence cooperation.
NATO Support and Procurement Agency has reportedly selected a Swedish-Canadian solution to replace its aging airborne early warning fleet, signaling a major shift in defense procurement strategy.
Brazil has achieved a major milestone in aerospace manufacturing as Embraer, in partnership with Saab and the Brazilian Air Force, officially presented the first Gripen E fighter jet produced locally.
France has finalized a major airborne surveillance procurement, signing a contract worth 12.3 billion Swedish kroner, or about $1.3 billion, for two Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Saab and Boeing represents an extension of a preexisting contract inked with Boeing back in 2004, specifically relating to 787 cargo doors