Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed a contract on Dec. 16 for Saab to conduct upgrades to Swedish JAS-39C/D fighters.
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The contract is valued at approximately $414 million and will run from 2023 to 2029. The contract also includes options for FMV to place additional orders for capability enhancements during 2023.
The upgrade to the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft will include installing a new engine version to improve flight performance and a more effective electronic warfare system.
The upgrade will lead to an increase in attack capability and a higher payload for the fighter. The order also includes an upgrade to Saab’s latest fighter radar, providing increased performance and extended detection and tracking range to enhance the fighter’s capabilities.
“This upgrade will provide the Swedish Air Force with a significantly stronger fighter capability. The contract is a big leap ahead in terms of radar performance and functionality, both for the hardware and software, and will future-proof the operational capability of Gripen C/D,” says Jonas Hjelm, Head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.
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