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We welcome Colombia into the Gripen family 🇨🇴 🇸🇪 Saab has signed a contract with the Colombian Government and received an order for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft.
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Gripen is designed to operate from a dispersed air base. No airfield is needed.
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High availability. The Gripen fighter system makes it possible to operate with minimal resources, spread out across the country and sustain for a long time.
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Did you know? 💭
▪️ Gripen can use a road of 16x800 m for take off and landing.
▪️ Combat turn-around time is remarkably short and requires only a minimal number of ground crew and equipment.
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RELEASE: 🇫🇷 France announces intention to procure GlobalEye
Joint declaration of intent regarding the sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to France signed with @DGA. #AEWC #defence #parisairshow saab.com/newsroom/press-rele…
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70 years since Draken's first flight ✈️
▪️ On October 25 in 1955, Draken took of for the first time.
▪️ The aircraft served in Sweden, Finland, Denmark & Austria.
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HMS Artemis, Sweden’s new SIGINT-ship, has begun sea trials in Karlskrona. It will then be delivered to Sweden's armed forces after the tests. It will replace HMS Orion which has been in service since 1984. Artemis is larger than her predecessor and more advanced in every aspect.
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Operating from dispersed air bases has been in the Gripen DNA since the beginning.
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Smart engineering solutions. Gripen was designed from the beginning to operate from dispersed airbases and sustain for a long time.
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For Gripen in the Czech air force some missions feel more prestigious than other.
#airforce #aviation #military
Prezident 🇺🇦 @ZelenskyyUa na palubě 🇨🇿 airbusu s doprovázejícími gripeny. Vítejte v zemi, která stojí za vámi. Vítejte v Česku!
📷 Tomáš Pojar
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Gripen has arrived in Brazil! 🇸🇪 🇧🇷 A historic moment last Sunday September 20, marking a new chapter in a fantastic story. #BrazilianGripen #gripen #smartfighter #avgeek #military #airforce @fab_oficial
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For all you desktop pilots out there wondering what it is like to fly Gripen E, one of the world’s most advanced fighter. Wait no longer, soon it’s your turn. #smartfighter
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Smart engineering solutions. Gripen was designed from the beginning to operate from dispersed airbases and sustain for a long time. See more here: piped.video/watch?v=HWYLgEU_…
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Excited to let you know that Gripen E has just performed its maiden flight. Stay tuned, here's the first pic. #smartfighter
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RELEASE: Saab receives order for airborne early warning aircraft from Poland
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RELEASE: Saab Signs Contract for Two Signal Intelligence Ships for Poland
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GlobalEye allows for NATO interoperability, enhances flexibility, and reduces legacy costs.
GlobalEye’s capabilities integrated with existing force structures will result in more operational flexibility by allowing the diversifying of the sensor array.
#GlobalEye #aviation
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Developed for dispersed operations. Did you know that a Gripen engine can be changed in the field with limited support personnel and equipment in just an hour?
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Operating from dispersed air bases has been in the Gripen DNA since the beginning.
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RELEASE: Saab receives Gripen E/F order for Thailand
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"GlobalEye is not just an aircraft, it's a strategic asset"
We will be at the @DubaiAirshow presenting #GlobalEye and it’s remarkable capabilities.
#sensors #dubaiairshow2023 #AEWC
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Today #GlobalEye #5 had its first flight. That makes a total of five successful first flights in a period of just five years, confirming the unmatched capability of Saab to deliver the most modern AEW&C solution available in the market. #AEWC #AWACS #bombardier #airforce
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In a ceremony today in Sweden, we unveiled the first 340 AEW system to the Polish customer. The solution, presented only two months after the order, will provide Poland’s Armed Forces with a national asset to reinforce territorial integrity and national security. #AEWC
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Did you know that UAEW stands for Unmanned Airborne Early Warning?
@GenAtomics_ASI will integrate our Airborne Early Warning sensors with their unmanned MQ-9B platform. #UAEW
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RELEASE: The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil bit.ly/3i1V61m
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Gripen E fighters were today officially incorporated into the First Air Defense Group of the Brazilian Air Force during a ceremony at the Anápolis Air Force Base 🇧🇷#airforce #military #aviation bit.ly/3G4se84
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Today Saab delivers Sweden’s new SIGINT-ship HMS Artemis to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV. Read the story here --> bit.ly/3ncj9Ua
#proudshipbuilders
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Royal Thai Air Force confirms selection of Saab’s Gripen E/F.
“We welcome the Royal Thai Air Force’s selection of Gripen E/F as its future fighter and look forward to the next steps in this procurement process,” says Micael Johansson, CEO of Saab. saab.com/newsroom/press-rele…
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Attention Finland! Surprise visitor at this year's air show in Kauhava just took off from Linköping, Sweden. Yes, Gripen E will be on display! #HX 🇫🇮
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News: The first series-produced Gripen E has been delivered to FMV. saab.com/newsroom/stories/20…
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Did you know that Saab 105/SK60 is the longest operational Saab aircraft ever built? During 2024 it's time for the aircraft to retire after nearly 60 years of service in the Swedish Air Force.
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Happy 2023! The Gripen calendar proudly presents the image of the month. Photo: Tim Jansson. Download the image here: bit.ly/3c3AZzM #airforce #aviation #avgeek
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Operating from dispersed airbases has been in the Gripen's DNA since the beginning. Watch the full movie here: piped.video/watch?v=QyD0liio…
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What a day! Another important step was taken in the delivery of the #BrazilianGripen, of course we celebrated this milestone by putting on an airshow for our Brazilian guests.🇧🇷 @portalfab #smartfighter #airforce #aviation
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Counter-Drone capability in just 84 days
The Swedish Air Force (@Forsvarsmakten), FMV, and Saab have evaluated a capability designed for detecting and countering hostile drones.
Full story: saab.com/newsroom/stories/20…
#DefenseTech #DroneDefense #MilitaryTechnology #CUAV
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Another milestone reached for Gripen E! The first serial produced Swedish Gripen E is entering the joint verification and validation programme, an important step towards customer delivery. #smartfighter #airforce #aviation
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Saab family reunion. The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents Draken, Viggen and Gripen as they roar across the sky at Ostrava in the Czech Republic during NATO days. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson #airforce #military
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RELEASE: Saab and @GeneralAtomics develop unmanned airborne early warning solution. @GenAtomics_ASI will integrate Saab’s AEW sensors with their unmanned MQ-9B-platform. #defence #UAEW saab.com/newsroom/press-rele…
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Cool camouflage. The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the mighty Saab SK 37 Viggen. Photo: Daniel Karlsson #aviation #avgeek #airforce #military
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Smart engineering solutions. Gripen was designed from the beginning to operate from dispersed airbases and sustain for a long time. Watch the full video here: piped.video/HWYLgEU_92M?si=Bs8E…
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As part of a larger cold weather test campaign, we flew Gripen E to northern Sweden this winter and conducted start-up, break, friction, take-off and landing tests. The conclusion – harsh weather is no match for Gripen E. #smartfighter #airforce #military
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A beautiful image of a GlobalEye flying over the Nordic coast line 🗓️✈️🌍
GlobalEye - a unique sensor suite makes sure that a nation’s joint forces can benefit greatly from having a common real-time situational awareness picture. #avgeeks #AEWC #saabinthesky #aviation
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High availability. The Gripen fighter system makes it possible to operate with minimal resources, spread out across the country and sustain for a long time. Watch the full video here: piped.video/watch?v=HWYLgEU_…
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Welcome Spring! Here's the Gripen Calendar image for April 🗓️
Download the image here: saab.com/sites/content/gripe…
Photo: Jakub Vanek
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Meteor is an advanced radar-guided, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with the greatest no-escape zone. Gripen E can carry seven of them simultaneously. Read more: saab.com/newsroom/stories/20…
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RELEASE: Saab signs major contract for Carl-Gustaf with Poland
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RELEASE: Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to Sweden. #AEWC #airforce #defence
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Incoming. The #Saabinthesky image of the week shows the mighty Saab SK 37 Viggen. SK 37 was a two seat trainer and the Swedish Air Force had 17 aircraft of this version. Photo: Peter Eliasson #aviation #avgeek #airforce #military
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We have successfully conducted a flight with a 3D-printed exterior hatch on a Gripen to test how the technology could be used in battlefield damage repair. #additivemanufacturing #avgeeks #aviation
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RELEASE: We have delivered the first GlobalEye, the world’s most advanced AEW&C solution: bit.ly/3f80ujB #saabinthesky #avgeek
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RELEASE: Saab has signed a framework agreement with the French aircraft maintenance and modification provider Sabena technics relating to aircraft modification work for Saab’s GlobalEye AEWC aircraft. #parisairshow #AEWC #defence saab.com/newsroom/press-rele…
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The Gripen calendar proudly presents what a Gripen from the Swedish Air Force can use to carry out a successful mission. Photo: Patrik Skolling Möller. Download the image here: bit.ly/3c3AZzM #airforce #aviation #military
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Christmas is coming. The Gripen calendar proudly presents Gripen, armed for both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. Photo: Jamie Hunter.
Download the image here: bit.ly/3c3AZzM. #airforce #aviation #avgeek
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RELEASE: Today, Saab has signed another contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for four additional Gripen C fighters with the latest upgrades aimed for Hungary, which will operate a total of 18 Gripen C/D aircrafts.
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We now have four GlobalEye in the air! An important milestone and achievement based on hard work and dedication, to create the world's most advanced airborne surveillance solution. Read more here bit.ly/3Mg61az
#globaleye #AEWC #AWACS #bombardier #airforce #saabinthesky
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A rare view of a Gripen and some of its necessities created by the personnel at Kecskemét air base in Hungary for last years #TetrisChallenge. Download this calendar image here bit.ly/2YLZDOD Photo: Istvan “TopiDoc” Toperczer #smartfighter #Gripen
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Thailand has demonstrated dispersed basing and rapid turnarounds for its Gripen fighter force. The Royal Thai Air Force held its first ‘road base’ exercise in February deploying over 300 km from home base to rearm and refuel on a stretch of ordinary road in southern Thailand.
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RELEASE: Saab presents first Gripen E to Brazil saabgroup.com/media/news-pre… #BrazilianGripen
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Gripen is the only fighter designed for sustained dispersed combat operations, and Gripen E is now conducting operational trials on short and narrow airstrips.
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RELEASE: Saab receives order for Swedish future fighter concept studies
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Futuristic lines from the past. The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the legendary Saab Draken. Photo. Daniel Karlsson #aviation #military #airforce
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Straight from the pilot’s mouth. Test pilot Richard tells us about the first flight with the Brazilian Gripen E. #smartfighter #airforce #aviation
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GlobalEye takes centre stage at the @salondubourget
In response to the growing interest in our advanced Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution, GlobalEye is on static display at the Paris Air Show. #parisairshow
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It has been over 20 years since Saab sold its car division. However, we are much more than just our car history. Saab is an international security and defense company with more than 19,000 talented and dedicated employees worldwide. We keep people and society safe. Every day.
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Saab's GlobalEye AEW&C system is constantly evolving.
#AEWC #sensors #technology
Learn more about GlobalEye's commitment to staying relevant 👇
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The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the mighty Saab Viggen. It’s hard to believe this beauty made its maiden flight back in February 1967. Photo: IG user @michaszek82
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RELEASE: Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia
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RELEASE: Saab Receives Order for Gripen C/D Upgrade
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The engine of the first Brazilian Gripen has been installed at the Saab factory in Linköping. ✅
#Gripen #Brazil #Partnership @PortalFAB
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RELEASE: First Brazilian Gripen E completes its first flight saabgroup.com/media/news-pre…
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The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents Saab’s Gripen, which can easily take off and land from a runway measuring no more than just 16 m x 800 m. Like a road for instance. Photo: Tim Jansson #smartfighter #aviation #avgeek #airforce #military
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We had great days at Kauhava airshow! Here's a little something to wrap up the weekend - our Gripen flight display! #avgeek #saabinthesky #kauhavaairshow2020 #HX
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Hello September! It's time for a new Gripen Calendar image 🗓️
Download the image here: saab.com/sites/content/gripe…
📷: Per Kustvik
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Enjoy this image of Gripen E, armed with the advanced radar guided Meteor air-to-air missiles under its wing. If you like images like this, click bit.ly/3tChzvD and you might get one of 200 Gripen calendars for free. #airforce #military #aviation
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Marcus Wandt, Saab’s former Chief Test Pilot, has been appointed to a new position as Chief Innovation Officer.
ALT Marcus Wandt in pilot uniform.
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Gripen is designed for rapid deployments with minimum resources. Be ready for any mission, anywhere.
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Release: Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to equip the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes with the Sea Ceptor air defense system from MBDA. The upgrade is valued to approximately SEK 1.6 billion.
#SuperiorAtSea
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The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the mighty Saab Viggen in its typical splinter camouflage livery, from the Cold War era. Photo: Mattias Richter #aviation #avgeek #airforce #military
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Coming in hot. The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the legendary Saab Draken at high speed. Photo: Jörgen Nilsson. #aviation #avgeek #airforce #military
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If you missed the arrival of the first serial production Gripen E fighters in Brazil that took place last week. Here you go. #BrazilianGripen #TrueCollaboration #airforce
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The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents Saab’s mighty Viggen. Out of 337 produced Viggen, only two are kept in flying condition today. Photo: Tim Jansson #airforce #military #aviation
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