The order from FMV is an extension of an existing agreement and enables continued development of the Gripen system for the Swedish defense and other Gripen users worldwide. The order includes operation and support of test aircraft and advanced tools, such as rigs and simulators, used when Saab develops new future capabilities for Gripen C/D and Gripen E, as well as during upgrades of existing systems.
– Gripen is designed to be continuously upgraded to meet today's and future threats. To enable continued development, advanced simulators and rigs are required that are easy to operate, cost-effective to maintain, and quick to adapt to new capabilities. This order ensures that Gripen continues to remain at the forefront for a long time to come, says Lars Tossman, head of Saab's Aeronautics business area.
The work will primarily be conducted at Saab's facilities in Linköping, Gothenburg, Järfälla, Arboga.