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Sweden conducts first Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile launch from Saab Gripen

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Sweden’s air force has successfully test-fired a Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missile from a Saab Gripen fighter for the first time. The terrain-following weapon is designed to penetrate dense air defenses, marking a notable integration milestone for Sweden’s Gripen-based strike capability.

Discovered 2026-08-21T11:50:07.362502-07:00 | 2026-08-21T11:50:07.362502-07:00

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  • The launch demonstrates initial integration of the Taurus KEPD 350 with Sweden’s Saab Gripen, linking a long-range precision weapon with a fighter platform.
  • Taurus is designed to fly low and follow terrain through dense air defenses, giving the test direct relevance to long-range strike and survivability requirements.
  • The event may inform Sweden’s future operational planning for Gripen-based strike missions, although the article does not provide details on certification or deployment timelines.

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