According to Saab's press release, the order encompasses work valued at approximately 2.5 billion kronor. The assignment involves the operation and support of test aircraft as well as the development and use of advanced tools, such as rigs and simulators. These are used for the verification and validation of the Gripen system and for the development of new capabilities.
In the press release, Lars Tossman, Head of Saab's Aeronautics business area, comments on the content of the order.
– "To enable continued development, advanced tools are required that are easy to use, efficient to maintain, and quick to configure. This order ensures that Saab's development resources meet these requirements, so that the Gripen system can be continuously upgraded to meet today's and tomorrow's threat landscape," says Lars Tossman, Head of the Aeronautics business area, in Saab's press release.