The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (IPA: [ˈɡrǐːpɛn] pronunciation ⓘ; English: Griffin) [Nb 1] [3] is a light single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab AB.

5 days ago · — Gripen News (@GripenNews) April 3, 2025 Old Kfirs Colombia had long been attempting to replace its 20 old IAI (Israeli Aerospace Industries) Kfir jets, acquired in the 1980s, as the airframes ...

6 days ago · The fleet of aircraft to be acquired is completely new, “with the latest technology, already deployed in Brazil, and is a Saab 39 Gripen brand,” Petro wrote in a translated statement on X.

5 days ago · On April 3, 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro formally announced his government’s decision to acquire the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, marking a decisive step in the country’s longstanding effort to modernize its air force. ... Developed in cooperation with Brazil, which ordered 36 aircraft, the Gripen E, previously ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The JAS 39 Gripen E/F, also known as the Gripen Next Generation (NG), is the latest Gripen version and represents a big jump forward in terms of capabilities compared to earlier Gripen models. The E/F Gripen integrates a revamped, more powerful jet engine from General Electric, a boon to range and payload capacity.

6 days ago · This will assemble 15 of the 36 aircraft currently contracted to the Brazilian Air Force. A Brazilian Gripen E — known locally as the F-39 — in flight. Saab. Meanwhile, Sweden is buying 60 single-seat Gripen Es for its own requirements. Last August, the Royal Thai Air Force identified the Gripen E/F as its preferred next fighter. However ...

Sep 20, 2024 · The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a versatile multirole fighter aircraft designed to be lightweight, agile, and equipped with cutting-edge, adaptable avionics.

5 days ago · Neither the number of aircraft discussed nor the price are detailed officially yet. Illustrative photo: JAS-39 Gripen E of the Brazilian Air Force / Photo credit: Saab. ... journalists from Opex360 found a funding request for 16 JAS-39 Gripen E/F jets for $3.65 billion. A rough calculation gives the estimated price per latest modifications of ...

Oct 21, 2024 · The JAS-39 Gripen is a fighter jet designed to tackle a variety of missions, from air-to-air intercepts to bombing high-valued locations.

4 days ago · Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro announced that the country intends to acquire the JAS 39 Gripen E/F combat aircraft. In a post on the social media platform X on 3 April, Petro confirmed a letter of intent had been signed to that effect, and that the acquisition fulfils Colombia’s “strategic air defence” requirement.