US EditionThe Walls Are Closing In On The JAS 39 Gripen Fighter
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The Walls Are Closing In On The JAS 39 Gripen Fighter
Key Points and Summary – Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen is rugged, affordable to sustain, and designed for dispersed ops—qualities Ukraine prizes as it rebuilds its air arm. Strong EW, sensors, and road-base agility are real advantages. But big hurdles loom: pilot and maintainer training, new infrastructure, production pace, and a price tag rivaling fifth-gen options. JAS 39 Gripen. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -Without stealth, Gripen must lean on t…
The government of Ukraine wishes to update its air defence line with the acquisition of 150 JAS 39 Gripen fighters produced in Sweden with the intention of increasing its deterrent capacity in the face of Russian attacks amid the conflict between the two countries.
A Ukrainian fighter pilot praises the Swedish Gripen as ideal for the war against Russia. Up to 150 jets could be given to Ukraine.
Saab considers Gripen fighter jet assembly in Canada as Ukraine seeks up to 150 aircraft
The Financial Times and Reuters reported that Johansson said the company is evaluating options to increase output, possibly in Canada or elsewhere in Europe. On Wednesday, Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told The Canadian Press, “I’ve been actively working with Saab to see what can be done to do more partnerships with Canada, and it starts with the GlobalEye [surveillance plane], but also we’re willing to see what we can do to help suppo…
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