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Saab receives order for new Gripen computer

Saab receives order for new Gripen computer

By Saab • 18 October 2026
Air

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the development of a...

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Saab presents first GlobalEye for Sweden

Saab presents first GlobalEye for Sweden

By Saab • 18 October 2026
Cyber

Saab has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by the...

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Saab, FMV launch uncrewed underwater vehicle

Saab, FMV launch uncrewed underwater vehicle

By Saab • 18 October 2026
Sea

Less than one year after contract award, Saab, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the...

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AUSA 2026: Bell Highlights 407M

AUSA 2026: Bell Highlights 407M

By Bell • 9 October 2026
Air

As anticipation builds for AUSA 2026, Bell is highlighting its Special Missions Aircraft (SMA), which...

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Gripen E produced in Brazil by Embraer makes flight

Gripen E produced in Brazil by Embraer makes flight

By Embraer • 8 October 2026
Air

Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Saab have successfully completed the maiden flight of the first Gripen E...

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Swedish collaboration on Gripen E/F’s engine

Swedish collaboration on Gripen E/F’s engine

By Saab • 8 October 2026
Air

Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement establishing the foundation for enhanced cooperation in...

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Gripen E produced in Brazil makes maiden flight

Gripen E produced in Brazil makes maiden flight

By Saab • 7 October 2026
Air

The first Gripen fighter built outside Sweden through the collaboration between Saab and Embraer, marks...

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Armscor strengthens SAAF support

Armscor strengthens SAAF support

By Armscor • 2 October 2026
Land

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) has taken a significant step towards strengthening the...

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NASAMS is combat-ready for Australian Army

NASAMS is combat-ready for Australian Army

By Raytheon • 20 September 2026
Land

Raytheon Australia, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has announced that the NASAMS™ air...

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Skunk Works Expands Production of Vectis

Skunk Works Expands Production of Vectis

By Lockheed • 15 September 2026
Air

The battlespace is evolving, and the need for survivable, multi-mission, autonomous capability is rapidly...

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HAL and Safran Sign Contract with SAFHA

HAL and Safran Sign Contract with SAFHA

By HAL • 14 September 2026
Land

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL...

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Order from FMV for further work on future concept

Order from FMV for further work on future concept

By Saab • 13 September 2026
Air

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for continued concept work...

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Changes to the Saab Group Management team

Changes to the Saab Group Management team

By Saab • 13 September 2026
Land

Saab is announcing changes to its Group Management team, effective from 1 October 2026. The changes form part...

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Netherlands announces intention to procure GlobalEye

Netherlands announces intention to procure GlobalEye

By Saab • 13 September 2026
Cyber

The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden for the acquisition of a Saab GlobalEye Early...

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