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GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

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GKN Aerospace has delivered the first RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) engine to the Swedish Armed Forces under the SKr400M programme, marking the start of upgrades for JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleets. The RM12EP increases thrust, endurance and operating efficiency to extend service life and performance.

Discovered 2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00 | 2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Delivery launches Sweden’s SKr400M RM12EP upgrade, a concrete step to boost JAS 39 Gripen C/D thrust, endurance and operating efficiency and to extend fleet service life.

  • The milestone strengthens Gripen sustainment and industrialisation efforts, complementing recent moves on local assembly and export campaigns for the type (Brazil domestic assembly context; Saab export/production pitch context).

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