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.
August 31, 2026
Saab flew the two-seat Gripen F for the first time on August 28, 2026, opening the airborne phase… The post Saab Gripen F makes first flight with Brazilian pilot aboard appeared first on AeroTime .
On Saturday 29 August, HelloFly's Perugia–Lampedusa round-trip flight was operated with Air Urga's Saab 340B UR-ELJ, used by AIRIDEA. One-off Genoa–Perugia leg. The flights…
Saab carried out the first flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat variant of the Gripen E fighter developed mainly under the Brazilian Gripen program. The aircraft took off during the morning of…
Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters were scrambled on the morning of August 29, 2026, after… The post Stolen Cessna flies toward nuclear plant, prompting Hungarian Gripen scramble…
Saab's Gripen F fighter completed its maiden flight from the Swedish manufacturer's facilities in Linköping on 28 August. The aircraft had been officially unveiled on 2 June […]
August 30, 2026
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Saab has announced that the Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen E developed in collaboration with Brazil's Embraer, has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft took off…
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Saab has begun flight testing of the Gripen F, the two-seat variant of the Gripen E, in Sweden. The Gripen F has now entered the airborne phase of its test campaign. Upcoming testing will…
The Swedish firm Saab received a new initial order from the Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces for the supply of RBS 70 NG short-range air defence systems. This new…
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Unlike traditional camouflage systems, mainly aimed at hindering the visual identification of platforms, Saab's solution incorporates multispectral features.The…
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August 29, 2026
Saab has successfully completed the first flight of Gripen F, the two-seat variant of Gripen E. The aircraft took off at 09:40 local time from Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden, […]
The two-seat fighter, developed by Saab in partnership with Brazilian industry, accelerates training and enhances operational performance.
The Saab Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen fighter, made its first flight in Sweden this Friday, 28 August, launching the aircraft's flight test campaign. The prototype…
Saab has announced the signing of a contract and receipt of an initial order from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for the supply of the RBS…
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Looking closer, the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter was arguably a far more formidable rival to the Rafale than the Eurofighter Typhoon/EF2000. Indeed, Saab outmanoeuvred…
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August 28, 2026
Barely three months after its official presentation, and marking a new milestone in industrial cooperation between Brazil and Sweden, Saab has confirmed the completion of the first…
The two-seat advanced Gripen offers additional flexibility and could be especially relevant for future operations alongside drones. The post Saab’s Gripen F Two-Seater Takes To The Air For The First…
Saab’s Gripen F two-seat fighter has completed its maiden flight, marking the start of the aircraft’s airborne test campaign. The aircraft departed Saab’s airfield at Linköping, Sweden, at 09:40 on…
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Launch customer Brazil has ordered eight of the two-seat fighters. Saab has flown the two-seat variant of the company’s newest Gripen fighter for the first time. The inaugural Gripen F sortie took…
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Saab successfully carried out the first flight of the Gripen F this Friday, a two-seat version developed from the Gripen E fighter intended for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB)…
The Gripen F, the twin-seater variant of the Gripen E, conducted its first flight from Saab’s airfield in Linköping. Saab has announced the successful first flight of the Gripen F, the twin-seater…
The two-seat fighter, developed by Saab in partnership with Brazilian industry, accelerates training…
Saab successfully completed the maiden flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat variant of the Gripen E. The aircraft took off at 9:40 a.m. local time (4:40 a.m. Brasília time) from Saab's airfield in…
The first two-seat version of the new Gripen variant has begun flight testing in Sweden. The jet carries Brazilian markings.
Saab carries out the maiden flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen E, with a FAB test pilot taking part in Sweden
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 defence solution. The order value is SEK 1.2 billion
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August 27, 2026
Saab has announced it has signed a long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for the supply of Barracuda mobile camouflage systems. As part of…
Saab has signed a long-term agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System. Saab has also received a first order within the agreement, with deliveries…
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Telemark Air is set to become a new regional airline in Norway. Founded by Liberty Aviation, it will base itself at Notodden Airport. First there will be a…
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August 26, 2026
Regional Express amends procedures after incidents in which pilots took manual control to restore flightpath. Australian operator Regional Express is amending flight procedures following incidents…
Stealth jets are seen as the future of military aviation. Yet the Lockheed Martin F-16, Dassault Rafale and Saab Gripen are nowhere near ready for retirement. Lower costs, great…
