Saab news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Saab: 150 stories collected since July 8, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Military aviation, Civil aviation, Industry.
September 8, 2026
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Ukraine has been operationally using the early-warning aircraft supplied by Sweden since March 2026. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has thus officially confirmed the use of the…
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September 7, 2026
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The next evolution of the rugged and lethal Saab light-fighter.
In May 2024, Sweden announced it would hand over two Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning aircraft [known as ASC 890 or S100D Argus] to Ukraine, as part of a new aid "package"…
Saab has flown the two-seat Gripen F for the first time, beginning the Brazil-bound fighter’s test campaign Continue reading Saab completes first flight of two-seat Gripen F at Aerospace Testing…
Kyiv has confirmed that the ASC 890s delivered by Sweden have been flying combat sorties since March, already feeding data to the F-16s, Mirage 2000s and Gripens operating on the front line.
Kyiv confirmed that the ASC 890s delivered by Sweden have been flying combat sorties since March and are already feeding data to the F-16s, Mirage 2000s and Gripens operating on the front.
Swedish-supplied AEW&C aircraft has been operating over Ukraine since March, six months after its delivery was confirmed
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Ukraine is now protecting its skies with the Saab ASC 890 early warning aircraft delivered by Sweden
The aircraft, built on a Saab 340 twin-engine turboprop, has in fact been operational in the country since last March, its Ministry of Defence has now confirmed. The aircraft bases its…
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The Air Capability Coalition backing Ukraine set five priorities to advance the transformation of its air force, in a process that now goes well beyond the…
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September 6, 2026
It should be noted that on September 1st at 9:59, the Saab 340B registered UR-ELJ, used for AIRIDEA flights and owned by the airline…
This article was originally published on idrw.org. Saab’s FFV Ordnance has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the Indian Army’s procurement of 450... Read the full article on idrw.org: Saab Wins…
September 4, 2026
An investigation is under way following a landing incident involving a Saab 340 operated by Lulutai Airlines in Vavaʻu, Tonga. The aircraft, registered ZK-KRA, was operated by Air Chathams…
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VH-ZPN was preparing to depart for Broken Hill on 8 October 2025 with two flight crew, one cabin crew, and 23 passengers on board when its left engine failed during the take-off roll. As it was…
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September 3, 2026
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) received new Giraffe 1X radars from Saab aimed at strengthening its detection and tracking capabilities against the growing threats posed by…
New Zealand's Ministry of Defence has announced it has signed a contract with Sweden's Saab for the supply of the Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank system. Specifically, there will be…
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Saab UK has announced that it has delivered the Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force (RAF). The supply strengthens the UK's ability to protect itself against the threat…
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September 2, 2026
The first Saab Gripen F made its maiden flight on August 28, 2026, in Linköping, Sweden, marking one of the most important moments in the Brazilian Gripen Program…
The two-seat fighter, developed by Saab in partnership with Brazilian industry, is accelerating training... The post NEW VIDEO: Gripen F completes first flight appeared first on Poder Aéreo.
Saab UK has delivered its Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as part of efforts to address the increasing threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
Today, Saab released the video of the first flight of the Brazilian Air Force's Gripen F. The milestone took place on August 28, 2026, as reported by Tecnologia & Defesa…
France has officially opened the door to a possible partnership with Sweden to develop a new next-generation fighter jet, just months after the collapse of the FCAS program…
September 1, 2026
Saab announced its Gripen F multirole aircraft had made its first flight on August 28, with a 40 minute flight from its Linköping facility. The first flight was conducted with… Continue reading…
Saab has signed a contract and received an initial order from The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for deliveries of the RBS 70 NG air The post Finland orders Saab’s air defence system first…
The aircraft, jointly developed by Sweden and Brazil, completed its initial 40-minute test. What tactical capabilities it adds and how the test schedule continues before its official delivery…
August 31, 2026
Saab has unveiled its concept of a very high end CCA as it works to upgrade its Gripen E and maintain its place in the fighter jet industry.
Two Saab JAS39 Gripen fighters of the Hungarian Air Force were scrambled on August 29 after a Cessna 172 took off without authorization from an airfield in Kalocsa and headed toward the Paks…
Swedish defence prime Saab successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the Gripen F, its new two-seat variant of the Gripen E fighter.
The FAB 4000, Saab's first Gripen F fighter destined for Brazil, completed its maiden flight in Linköping, Sweden, after being officially unveiled last June.
The two-seat Saab Gripen F fighter jet has successfully completed its maiden flight, kicking off the flight test campaign. The fighter, registered as 4000, took off on Friday…
Saab has successfully completed the first flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen E. The aircraft took off at 9:40am local time from Saab's aerodrome in Linköping, Sweden, and…