Good News For Swedish Air Force - The new Gripen comes with a Modern Look.

Good News For Swedish Air Force - The new Gripen comes with a Modern Look.

Saab received an order to modernize the Swedish Air Force's JAS-39 Gripen C/D.

Saab received an order from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to apply a modernization package to the Swedish Air Force's Gripen C/D (Svenska Flygvapnet) to keep them in active service until 2035.

As reported in the company's press release, the contract ensures continued operation of the JAS-39 C/D and provides enhanced capabilities to maintain the operational relevance of the fighter. The order value is SEK 500 million (over $52 million).

The JAS-39 C/D is a system that will be used for years to come in Sweden and other countries that have acquired Gripen. Current contracts help ensure cost-effective solutions in terms of construction, design and procurement.

“Gripen C/D is the backbone of the Swedish Armed Forces today and will continue to be for many years to come, so this is an important order in which we will ensure the continued operation and operational relevance of Gripen C/D,” said Jonas Hjelm, Head of Saab's Aeronautics business.