JAS-39 Gripen

A Gripen fighter

Sweden Deploys Gripen Fighters to First-Ever NATO Border Patrol

The Gripen is enabling Sweden to demonstrate that its membership in NATO is not mere lip service.

Saab JAS 39 Gripen at Aviation Fair

Colombia Opts to Procure Sweden’s Saab Gripen Fighter

The Gripen is widely recognized for its maneuverability, air-to-air combat capabilities, and versatility.

Not So Fast: America Shoots Down Sweden’s Gripen Jet Deal With Colombia

But blocking the Saab deal could push Bogotá—and perhaps other countries in Latin America—to explore alternative options, including those from China.

Ukraine Could Still Buy Sweden’s “Gripen” Fighters

While no plan is currently in place involving the imminent transfer of Gripen jets to Ukraine, the fourth-generation platform should not be dismissed as less capable than its Western counterparts.

Colombia Wants the JAS 39 Gripen for Its Fighter Fleet

The JAS 39 Gripen is one of the greatest, most underrated warplanes in the world.

JAS 39 Gripen Keeps Proving Its One of the Best Fighters on Earth

What You Need to Know: Sweden’s Saab JAS-39 Gripen continues to expand its presence in South America, with Brazil increasing its original order by 25% and Saab offering the fighter...

JAS 39 Gripen E Fighter Has a ‘Secret’ Weapon

What You Need to Know: Saab and AI firm Helsing are collaborating on “Project Beyond” to enhance the JAS 39 Gripen E with advanced AI capabilities. Announced at Berlin’s International...

Brazil’s JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Purchase Is Under ‘Investigation’

What You Need to Know: Brazil’s decade-old decision to acquire 36 Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets is under renewed scrutiny, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) launched an...

Ukraine Could Soon Fly Dassault Mirage, JAS 39 Gripen and Eurofighter Jets

The Ukrainian Air Force may soon be flying Dassault Mirage, JAS 39 Gripen, and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, according to Ukraine’s top defense official. A few weeks after the delivery...

JAS 39 Gripen: The Fighter Jet Ukraine Needs to Beat Russia?

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: Sweden’s latest military aid package to Ukraine, worth $450 million, sets the stage for a potential future transfer of JAS 39 Gripen...

1 NATO Country Is ‘Leasing’ JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Jets

Summary and What You Need to Know: The Czech Republic has extended its lease of 14 Swedish-made Saab JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighters until 2031, delaying the planned retirement of...

The JAS 39 Gripen E/F Just ‘Beat’ the F-16 Fighting Falcon

Summary and Key Points: The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F to replace its aging fleet of F-16A/B Fighting Falcons after a...