Saab Rolls Out First Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter for Brazil
On June 2, 2026, Saab rolled out the first Gripen F two-seat fighter jet for the Brazilian Air Force at its Linköping, Sweden facility. Co-developed with Brazil under a 2014 contract for 36 aircraft, the variant features an independent second cockpit for training and combat. It will undergo flight tests in Sweden before delivery. The program includes technology transfer to Brazil, with additional orders from Thailand and Colombia.
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Brazil considers purchase of 20 additional Saab Gripen fighters
Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets, according to Sweden's Defence Minister Dr. Pål Jonson during a press event in Stockholm on 4 June 2026. This follows a 2014 contract for 36 Gripen jets, with deliveries ongoing and completion expected by 2027. If the deal proceeds, manufacturing would take place in Brazil via the existing Embraer-Saab partnership. During an official visit to Sweden, Brazilian Defence Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho and Dr. Jonson signed a declaration of intent to strengthen defense industrial cooperation. Saab also plans to establish a research and development unit in Brazil. Additionally, Sweden recently decided to acquire the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, further deepening bilateral defense ties.
Airforce TechnologySaab rolls out first Gripen F fighter jet in Sweden
On 2 June 2026, Swedish defence prime Saab rolled out the first Gripen F fighter aircraft at its Linköping site. The two-seater variant of the Gripen E series is intended for the Brazilian Air Force, which acted as the launch customer. Developed in close partnership with Brazil, the aircraft involved hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians through a technology transfer initiative. The Gripen F is designed for both conversion training and combat missions, featuring open architecture and advanced cockpit systems that allow a second crew member to supervise multiple uncrewed systems. It measures 15.9 meters in length with a maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg. Before entering service, it will undergo flight tests at Saab's Flight Test Centre in Sweden. The fighter is part of a 2014 agreement for 36 Gripen aircraft (28 E and 8 F models), with 11 delivered so far. Saab also reports orders from Thailand and Colombia.
Airforce TechnologySaab rolls out first Gripen F fighter jet in Sweden
On 2 June 2026, Swedish defence prime Saab rolled out the first Gripen F fighter aircraft at its Linköping site. The Gripen F is a two-seater variant of the Gripen E series, designed for the Brazilian Air Force. It combines conversion training and combat functions in a single platform, with an open architecture allowing a second crew member to supervise multiple uncrewed systems. The aircraft was developed in close partnership with Brazil, involving hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians through a technology transfer initiative. Saab Aeronautics head Lars Tossman highlighted the collaboration as a shared achievement. The Gripen F measures 15.9 meters in length with a maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg. It will undergo flight tests in Sweden before entering service with Brazil. The fighter is part of a 2014 agreement for 36 aircraft (28 Gripen E and 8 Gripen F), with 11 delivered so far. Saab also reports orders from Thailand and Colombia.
Airforce TechnologySaab rolls out first Gripen F fighter jet in Sweden
On 2 June 2026, Swedish defence prime Saab rolled out the first Gripen F fighter aircraft at its Linköping site. The Gripen F is a two-seater variant of the Gripen E series, designed for the Brazilian Air Force. It combines conversion training and combat functions in a single platform, with an open architecture allowing the second crew member to supervise multiple uncrewed systems in real time. The aircraft was developed in close partnership with Brazil, which acted as the launch customer, involving hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians through a technology transfer initiative. The Gripen F measures 15.9 meters in length with a maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg. It will undergo flight tests in Sweden before entering service with the Brazilian Air Force. The fighter is part of a 2014 agreement for 36 Gripen aircraft (28 E and 8 F models), with 11 delivered so far. Saab also reports orders from Thailand and Colombia.
Airforce TechnologySaab rolls out first Gripen F two-seat fighter jet for Brazil
Saab rolled out the first Gripen F two-seat fighter jet for the Brazilian Air Force on June 2, 2026, at its Linköping facility in Sweden. The aircraft is the newest variant of the Gripen E family and was co-developed with Brazil through a technology transfer program. The Gripen F is a fully operational two-seat fighter with independent cockpits, designed to eliminate the training gap between trainers and frontline aircraft. It allows instructor and trainee to share mission workload in real combat scenarios. The 2014 contract covers 28 Gripen E and 8 Gripen F aircraft, with 11 delivered to date. Additional orders have been received from Thailand and Colombia. The aircraft will now undergo flight testing before final delivery.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsSaab rolls out first Gripen F two-seat fighter jet for Brazil
Saab rolled out the first Gripen F two-seat fighter jet for the Brazilian Air Force on June 2, 2026, at its Linköping facility in Sweden. The aircraft is the newest variant of the Gripen E family and was co-developed with Brazil through a technology transfer program. The 2014 contract covers 36 aircraft (28 Gripen E and 8 Gripen F), with 11 delivered to date. The Gripen F is a fully operational two-seat fighter designed to eliminate training gaps by allowing instructor and trainee to share real mission profiles. It will now undergo flight testing in Sweden before final delivery. The program represents a major defense industrial partnership between Sweden and Brazil, with additional orders from Thailand and Colombia.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsSaab Rolls Out First Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Jet
On June 2, 2026, Saab celebrated the roll-out of the first Gripen F fighter jet in Linköping, Sweden. The Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E series, developed in close cooperation with Brazil, which is the launch customer. As part of an extensive technology transfer program, Saab trained hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians to strengthen Brazil's domestic aerospace industry. Technically, the Gripen F matches the single-seat Gripen E in performance, sensors, and system architecture. Its key feature is a fully independent second cockpit, enabling training flights in an operational fighter jet. Prospective pilots gain real operational experience while instructors can intervene directly. Lars Tossman, head of Saab's Aeronautics division, highlighted the aircraft as the tangible result of years of joint development.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSaab Rolls Out First Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Jet
On June 2, 2026, Saab celebrated the roll-out of the first Gripen F fighter jet in Linköping, Sweden. The Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E series, developed in close cooperation with Brazil, which serves as the launch customer. As part of an extensive technology transfer program, Saab trained hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians to strengthen Brazil's domestic aerospace industry. Technically, the Gripen F matches the single-seat Gripen E in performance, sensors, and system architecture, but features a fully independent second cockpit. This allows for training flights in an operational fighter jet, where prospective pilots gain real-world experience while an instructor can intervene directly. Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics division, highlighted the jet as a tangible result of years of joint development.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSaab Rolls Out First Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Jet in Linköping
On June 2, 2026, Saab celebrated the rollout of the first Gripen F fighter jet in Linköping, Sweden. The Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E series, developed in close cooperation with Brazil, the launch customer. The aircraft is designed to meet both training and operational requirements of modern air forces on a single platform. As part of a technology transfer program, Saab trained hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians, strengthening Brazil's domestic aerospace industry. Technically, the Gripen F matches the single-seat Gripen E in performance, sensors, and system architecture, but features a fully independent second cockpit for instructor pilots. Lars Tossman, head of Saab's Aeronautics division, described the jet as a tangible result of years of joint development.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSaab Rolls Out First Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Jet
On June 2, 2026, Saab celebrated the roll-out of the first Gripen F fighter jet in Linköping, Sweden. The Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E series, developed in close collaboration with Brazil, the launch customer. The aircraft features a fully independent second cockpit for training missions, allowing prospective pilots to gain experience under real operational conditions while instructors can intervene directly. As part of an extensive technology transfer program, Saab trained hundreds of Brazilian engineers and technicians, strengthening Brazil's domestic aerospace industry. Lars Tossman, head of Saab's Aeronautics division, described the Gripen F as a high-performance fighter jet and the tangible result of years of joint development. Technically, the Gripen F matches the single-seat Gripen E in performance, sensors, and system architecture.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSaab rolls out first two-seat Gripen F for Brazil
Saab has rolled out the first Gripen F, the two-seat variant of its Gripen E fighter, at a ceremony for the Brazilian Air Force held at its facilities in Linköping, Sweden, on 2 June 2026. The aircraft combines conversion training and combat capability, adding a second cockpit to the single-seat Gripen E. Brazil, as the launch customer, co-developed the variant with direct industrial involvement and a technology transfer programme that trained hundreds of Brazilian engineers. The Gripen F shares the performance, sensors, and architecture of the Gripen E, with an independent second cockpit for instructor-guided missions. The aircraft will now begin a flight test campaign in Sweden before delivery to Brazil. The variant stems from Brazil's 2014 contract for 36 aircraft (28 single-seat E and 8 twin-seat F). Saab has also received Gripen F orders from Thailand and Colombia.
UK Defence JournalSaab rolls out first two-seat Gripen F for Brazil
Saab has rolled out the first Gripen F, the two-seat variant of its Gripen E fighter, at a ceremony for the Brazilian Air Force held at the company’s facilities in Linköping, Sweden, on 2 June 2026. The Gripen F combines conversion training and combat capability on a single platform, adding a second cockpit to the single-seat Gripen E. Brazil, as the launch customer, co-developed the variant with direct industrial involvement and an extensive transfer-of-technology programme. The aircraft shares the performance, sensors and architecture of the Gripen E, with the second cockpit operating independently. The aircraft will now begin a dedicated flight test campaign before final delivery to the Brazilian Air Force. The two-seat variant stems from Brazil’s 2014 contract with Saab, covering 36 aircraft (28 single-seat Gripen E and eight twin-seat Gripen F). Deliveries began in 2020, with 11 aircraft handed over to date. Saab has also received Gripen F orders from Thailand and Colombia.
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