Swedish Future Fighter
 

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Saab receives order for Swedish future fighter concept studies

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025.

This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions in a system of system perspective, technology development and demonstrations. Saab will collaborate closely with FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, The Swedish Defence Research Agency, GKN Aerospace and other industry partners.

“Saab is in a strong position, and having recently developed Gripen E and GlobalEye we have the advanced technology and engineering know-how to take the future fighter concept forward. This means we will continue delivering innovative solutions to meet the future operational needs of the Swedish Armed Forces and other customers,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.

Saab will further develop collaborations with stakeholders working with emerging and disruptive technologies, which will play an important part in future combat aircraft systems.

Saab will also explore innovation platforms including the Swedish Government's Defense Innovation Initiative and NATO's Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic.

The concept studies included in this contract will take place in parallel with Saab upgrading Gripen C/D and introducing Gripen E in Sweden and Brazil.

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A third such programme within European NATO countries would seem excessive, especially given the likely unit costs, or is it a benchmarking exercise or bargaining chip to secure workshare in GCAP or FCAS?

It's a sad state of affairs when the entire continent of Europe with its GDP of over $25 trillion can't sustain three fighter programmes.