Swedish air chief sets 2026 fighter decision timeline, highlights Gripen E's anti‑drone role

Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman said the Swedish Air Force will keep options open on a next‑generation fighter and aims to make a decision in 2026. He highlighted the JAS 39 Gripen E’s growing roles — including anti‑drone missions — and Sweden’s NATO aspirations.

Discovered 2025-12-23T05:08:47.474419-08:00 | 2025-12-23T05:08:47.474419-08:00

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  • Sweden's 2026 decision timetable arrives as the Gripen E is already entering service and operational conversion, affecting fleet transition, sustainment planning and delivery schedules. See Sweden's commissioning and operational introduction of the Gripen E: https://hype.aero/?story=44e09423-c8db-43b3-9910-77d00d2d10fc
  • Emphasis on Gripen E's anti‑drone role and NATO alignment ties directly to export and transfer dynamics — including Sweden's government LOI on transferring 100–150 Gripen Es to Ukraine — and comes while Saab reports stronger defence order momentum: https://hype.aero/?story=41030726-3095-4f03-9b0a-f7727a6faefe and https://hype.aero/?story=fc669fab-aba0-4509-9fe3-908759813ec2

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