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Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) outlining a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen E/F fighter jets at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo, Brazil. Under the deal, Embraer would handle assembly of the extra aircraft, supplementing Saab's existing final assembly line. The agreement follows a recent indication by the Brazilian government of a possible order for 20 more Gripen jets. Saab stated the HoA aims to boost global delivery capacity and provide flexibility to meet evolving customer requirements. Both parties plan to finalize the corresponding agreement in 2026. The deal deepens the decade-long industrial partnership between the Swedish and Brazilian firms, which already includes technology transfer and local production of Gripen E jets for the Brazilian Air Force. Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility, which recently produced Brazil's first supersonic fighter, will play a central role in the project.
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Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) establishing a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen fighter jets at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state, Brazil.
Under the agreement, Embraer would assume responsibility for assembling the extra aircraft, supplementing Saab's existing final assembly line for the Gripen.
Saab stated that the HoA is intended to boost global delivery capacity for the aircraft and provide flexibility to meet evolving customer requirements. Both parties plan to finalize the corresponding agreement in 2026.
The agreement follows a recent indication by the Brazilian Government of a potential order for 20 more Gripen E and F fighter jets from Saab.
Executive Commentary
Saab president and CEO Micael Johansson said:
"The partnership between Saab and Embraer reinforces our long-term commitment to Latin America. Together, we are strengthening our capabilities, securing additional capacity for future business opportunities, and taking a forward-leaning approach to supporting the evolving needs of our customers across the region."
Partnership Background
The latest agreement marks a further step in the decade-long industrial partnership between the Swedish and Brazilian firms. By enhancing local assembly in Brazil, the partnership aims to offer greater flexibility for meeting customer needs worldwide.
As part of their cooperation on the Gripen programme for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB):
- Brazilian engineers, pilots, and technicians have received training in Sweden
- Skills development and technology transfer between the two companies have been facilitated
Manufacturing Milestones
In March this year, Embraer unveiled the first supersonic fighter manufactured in Brazil at the Gavião Peixoto site. Production of the Gripen E for the FAB is already under way at the facility as part of an existing contract.
Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility plays a central role in the project, drawing on its advanced manufacturing capabilities and production capacity. The site brings together domestic and international suppliers, supporting increased industrial output within the aerospace sector.
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Saab and Embraer Agree on Potential Assembly of 20 Additional Gripen Jets in Brazil