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August 26, 2026
The last flying Drakens and Viggens in the world were among the highlights of a unique airshow in Linköping that drew 230,000 visitors. The Swedish Air Force celebrated its…
By: Hispaviación editorial staff Photo: Saab Saab's commercial strategy in Canada represents a far-reaching geostrategic move in the global air defense sector. In a…
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26-08-2026 The Saab Gripen E fighter has become central to Canada's operational debate. The Swedish manufacturer has formally presented the Canadian Government with a detailed plan…
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Saab has unveiled a full-scale concept model for a future collaborative combat aircraft designed to work alongside Sweden's Gripen fighters Continue reading Saab reveals A3 collaborative combat…
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August 25, 2026
Saab presented, during the Swedish Armed Forces' Jubilee Air Show, a full-scale conceptual model of a future unmanned combat air system. Named A3-001, the concept…
Saab presented, during the Jubilee Air Show held at Malmen Air Base in Linköping, Sweden, a full-scale conceptual model of a future unmanned combat aircraft…
Saab presents the A3-001, an unmanned combat air system concept for operations integrated with manned fighters
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Saab has stepped up its campaign to sell the Gripen to Canada, proposing an assembly line for the fighter in the country, as the government…
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August 24, 2026
The A3, which Saab says may become the sales product, could enter service within ten years if the government decides to proceed with the aircraft.
Despite Saab's involvement in its development, alongside MBDA Deutschland, the KEPD-350 Taurus cruise missile had not drawn the interest of Sweden's Ministry of Defence until…
Airframer has promised to establish a domestic final assembly line if it secures a deal from Ottawa amid growing demand for fighter. Saab continues to eye an opportunity to build its Gripen fighter…
After years of planning and integration work, a Saab Gripen C fighter jet of the Swedish Air Force carried out the first-ever launch of a TAURUS KEPD 350 cruise missile during a…
At the Jubilee Air Show in Linköping, Saab unveiled for the first time a full-scale model of a future unmanned combat aircraft.
Saab has unveiled its roadmap for its Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) program, a stealthy, supersonic ‘fighter drone,’ which could enter service in the 2030s with the Swedish Air Force and…
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The A3-001 represents, according to the company, a possible further evolution of that technological activity. The time gap is relevant: the demonstrators that Saab intends to fly before…
The A3-001 represents, according to the company, a possible later evolution of that technological activity. The time difference is relevant: the demonstrators that Saab intends to fly before…
The Swedish Air Force marked its centenary with one of the country's largest aviation events. The Jubileum Air Show, held on 22 and 23 August at Malmen air base, in…
Saab unveiled the A3-001 in Sweden, a full-scale concept for a new unmanned combat aircraft developed to operate alongside crewed fighters, including the Gripen E. The project…
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August 23, 2026
Saab unveiled to the public a full-scale mock-up of its A3 combat drone concept during the air show marking the centenary of the Swedish Air Force…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- Saab has made concrete one of the issues that will shape the future of European air combat: how to combine crewed fighters with autonomous aircraft capable of…
August 22, 2026
August 22, 2026: The Swedish Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary today with a major airshow. Swedish aircraft maker Saab used the anniversary for a look into the future…
The Swedish group unveils a full-scale model of an unmanned fighter jet. Saab's A3-001 aims to provide new deployment options for heavily contested environments.
The A3 concept anticipates a possible operational combat drone, while Sweden is already funding two flying technology demonstrators
A3 concept previews a potential operational combat drone, while Sweden is already funding two flying technology demonstrators
The Swedish Armed Forces yesterday fired for the first time the TAURUS standoff weapon, developed by Taurus Systems GmbH — a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab — from a fighter…
August 21, 2026
The advanced drone could become a high-end collaborative companion to the Gripen E, and may also shape Saab’s next crewed combat aircraft. The post Saab Unveils Stealthy Supersonic ‘Fighter Drone’…
The Swedish Air Force carried out the first launch of a Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile from a JAS 39 Gripen fighter this Friday, 21 August. The test took place at the…
The long-range weapon is designed to penetrate dense air defences by flying low and following terrain. The Swedish air force has successfully test-fired the Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missile…
The Swedish company displayed a full-scale mock-up of its A3 concept, part of a family of unmanned systems that Saab is developing to complement the Gripen and other fighters in combat, strike and…
The Swedish company showed a full-scale mock-up of its A3 concept, part of a family of uncrewed systems Saab is developing to complement the Gripen and other fighters on missions…
