HMS Artemis, Sweden’s new SIGINT-ship, has begun sea trials in Karlskrona. It will then be delivered to Sweden's armed forces after the tests. It will replace HMS Orion which has been in service since 1984. Artemis is larger than her predecessor and more advanced in every aspect.
For all you desktop pilots out there wondering what it is like to fly Gripen E, one of the world’s most advanced fighter. Wait no longer, soon it’s your turn.
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Developed for dispersed operations. Did you know that a Gripen engine can be changed in the field with limited support personnel and equipment in just an hour?
Today
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had its first flight. That makes a total of five successful first flights in a period of just five years, confirming the unmatched capability of Saab to deliver the most modern AEW&C solution available in the market.
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In a ceremony today in Sweden, we unveiled the first 340 AEW system to the Polish customer. The solution, presented only two months after the order, will provide Poland’s Armed Forces with a national asset to reinforce territorial integrity and national security.
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Gripen E fighters were today officially incorporated into the First Air Defense Group of the Brazilian Air Force during a ceremony at the Anápolis Air Force Base 🇧🇷
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Today Saab delivers Sweden’s new SIGINT-ship HMS Artemis to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV. Read the story here -->
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Another milestone reached for Gripen E! The first serial produced Swedish Gripen E is entering the joint verification and validation programme, an important step towards customer delivery.
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Saab family reunion. The
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image of the week presents Draken, Viggen and Gripen as they roar across the sky at Ostrava in the Czech Republic during NATO days. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson
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Enjoy the ride. A Gripen pilot from the Swedish Air Force explores the Norwegian landscape during exercise Cold Response 2022. Photo: Försvarsmakten
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As part of a larger cold weather test campaign, we flew Gripen E to northern Sweden this winter and conducted start-up, break, friction, take-off and landing tests. The conclusion – harsh weather is no match for Gripen E.
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High availability. The Gripen fighter system makes it possible to operate with minimal resources, spread out across the country and sustain for a long time. Watch the full video here:
We have successfully conducted a flight with a 3D-printed exterior hatch on a Gripen to test how the technology could be used in battlefield damage repair.
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Incoming. The
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image of the week shows the mighty Saab SK 37 Viggen. SK 37 was a two seat trainer and the Swedish Air Force had 17 aircraft of this version. Photo: Peter Eliasson
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The Gripen calendar proudly presents what a Gripen from the Swedish Air Force can use to carry out a successful mission. Photo: Patrik Skolling Möller. Download the image here:
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RELEASE: Today, Saab has signed another contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for four additional Gripen C fighters with the latest upgrades aimed for Hungary, which will operate a total of 18 Gripen C/D aircrafts.
The look of a true swing-role fighter, upgraded and with outstanding capabilities. Ready for any future mission, no matter if it is air-to-air, air-to ground or reconnaissance, Gripen can do them all.
Gripen C showcasing its asymmetric load.
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Pic: Jamie Hunter.
A rare view of a Gripen and some of its necessities created by the personnel at Kecskemét air base in Hungary for last years
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. Download this calendar image here Photo: Istvan “TopiDoc” Toperczer
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Santa brings happiness early this year to the Brazilian Air Force. Another Gripen has arrived in Brazil and will soon fly towards its new home at the Anápolis Air Base. Photo: Portonave
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IRIS-T is a supreme short-range, incredibly maneuverable, all-aspect air-to-air missile and one of the missiles Gripen uses to achieve air superiority.
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It has been over 20 years since Saab sold its car division. However, we are much more than just our car history. Saab is an international security and defense company with more than 19,000 talented and dedicated employees worldwide. We keep people and society safe. Every day.
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image of the week presents the mighty Saab Viggen. It’s hard to believe this beauty made its maiden flight back in February 1967. Photo: IG user
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Enjoy this image of Gripen E, armed with the advanced radar guided Meteor air-to-air missiles under its wing. If you like images like this, click and you might get one of 200 Gripen calendars for free.
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Who needs an airfield? The Gripen calendar proudly presents the image for July, showing a Gripen during a dispersed road base operation somewhere in Sweden. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson
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Armed to the teeth. The
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image of the week presents Gripen from the Swedish Air Force, with air-to-air missiles under its wings. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson
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This is how you land in zero visibility!👊 Gripen 39-7 just landed at Pirkkala Air Base for the
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. This two-seater is our sensor development aircraft and is used to flight test Gripen E sensors and tactical systems.
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One of the missiles Gripen E can use is the IRIS-T. It’s a short range and highly maneuverable air-to-air missile that can hit any target from point-blank range up to approximately 25 kilometers.
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Welcome spring. The Gripen calendar proudly presents Gripen E, tomorrow’s fighter with unique adaptability to master new threats. Photo: Jörgen Ericsson.
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We proudly present the result of the first ever dedicated photoshoot of a Gripen E flying together with a Gripen C. To celebrate the holiday season, there’s a lot of sparkly flares included. Head over to YouTube to view it in it's full 4K glory:
It is soon time for some of us to take a bit of a break over the holiday season. To mark this time of year, here’s a photo of a Gripen C flying over Linköping in Sweden.
Photographer: Jamie Hunter
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image of the week presents Saab’s legendary Draken. It made its first flight in 1955, and retired 50 years later with the Austrian Air Force who was the last Draken user. Photo Jörgen Nilsson
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Check! ✅ Another fantastic milestone for the Gripen E programme has been achieved. Today our third Gripen E test aircraft made its maiden flight in Linköping, Sweden
The GlobalEye calendar image for April 2023 🗓 Featuring not just one but two GlobalEye, together in the sky. Download the calendar at 📷: Stefan Kalm
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Let’s celebrate! On August 20th, the first flight by a Brazilian citizen with the Brazilian Gripen took place. Major Aviator Cristiano from
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flew for 49 minutes over the Baltic Sea. Congratulations, Major! Congratulations, Brazil!
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image of the week shows Saab´s Draken. Most of the Drakens produced served in the Swedish Air Force but also with Denmark, Finland and Austria who bought this legendary fighter aircraft. Photo: Christian Seidl
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This is our Electronic Attack Jammer Pod. By using sophisticated jamming functions against the opponents’ radar systems, the pod blocks their ability to attack. The pod complements the on-board electronic warfare system on Gripen, and can be used on other fighters.
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From theory to reality: today it's four years since we launched GlobalEye. Let's mark it with this rare photo of two GlobalEye aircraft side by side.
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This moment showing the onboard cannon firing was captured by photographer Jörgen Ericsson and represents February in the Gripen calendar. Would you like to download it as a wallpaper to your mobile or desktop? Please go to
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image of the week shows the mighty Saab Viggen. In total 337 Viggen were produced and it was the backbone of the Swedish Air Force for three decades. Photo courtesy of
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.se (Jörgen Nilsson)
The Wide Area Display has been installed on the first Brazilian Gripen. ✅
Watch the video of the installation of cockpit display on the Brazilian fighter.
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The Saab 29 Tunnan was one of the fastest fighters in the world when it entered service in 1951. Watch the Tunnan set the world air speed record in 1954.
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image of the week proudly presents a powerful trio of Saab fighter aircraft from different eras, with Gripen representing the present time as the leader of the pack. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson
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image of the week presents Saab’s Viggen. This mighty fighter was the backbone of the Swedish Air Force during the latter part of the Cold War era. In 2005 Viggen retired after 34 years in service. Photo: Roger Hallman
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Finally December. The Gripen calendar proudly presents Gripen E somewhere over the northern part of Sweden.
Photo: Jörgen Ericsson.
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