Saab Gripen’s development support

Sweden’s Saab has received an order valued at SEK 375 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide operational and development support for the Gripen during 2017. The order includes the operation of rigs, simulators and test aircraft for the verification and validation of the Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft systems, plus operational support for Gripen C/D.

Meanwhile, Saab has signed a contract worth SEK3.2 billion with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for development and production of the next generation anti-ship missile system, with deliveries to take place during 2017-2026. The next generation anti-ship missile system will be integrated on the new Gripen E fighters and in the Visby-class corvettes.