First Brazilian-built Gripen E completes maiden flight

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The first Saab Gripen E assembled in Brazil has completed its maiden flight from Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state. Built through the Saab-Embraer partnership for Brazil’s air force, the aircraft is the first Gripen produced outside Sweden; the flight tested key systems and validated its flight characteristics.

Discovered 2026-10-07T07:05:02.213927-07:00 | 2026-10-07T07:05:02.213927-07:00

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  • The maiden flight marks a production milestone for Brazil’s Gripen program and the first time the fighter has been built outside Sweden.
  • Local assembly by Embraer and Saab gives Brazil a role in producing aircraft for its air force, extending the program beyond imported deliveries.

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2026-10-07T07:05:02.213927-07:00
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