News

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

NATO scrambles fighters in Baltic Sea intercept involving Swedish Gripen; Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-30M2 escort tracked

Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters launched to identify and shadow a Russian formation over the Baltic Sea, while NATO aircraft based at Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania were dispatched to monitor intrusions. The Russian mission included two Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers escorted by roughly 10 fighters, including Su-30M2; French Rafales and other members joined monitoring.

2026-04-20T11:35:56.809732-07:00

AeroTime

Reports: NATO weighs Saab GlobalEye to replace Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS as E-7 Wedgetail programme collapses; Saab says no contra

2026-04-23T02:50:46.727091-07:00

saab.com

Embraer and Saab unveil Brazil's first locally assembled F-39E Gripen

2026-03-25T08:41:20.748653-07:00

AeroTime

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

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

News Timeline

AeroTime

Reports: NATO weighs Saab GlobalEye to replace Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS as E-7 Wedgetail programme collapses; Saab says no contra French media reports NATO is moving ahead with Saab GlobalEye to replace its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet, positioning a European solution as Boeing is displaced. The claims come as the E-7 Wedgetail programme collapsed; Saab also denies a signed NATO GlobalEye contract amid the coverage.

2026-04-23T02:50:46.727091-07:00

Reports: NATO weighs Saab GlobalEye to replace Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS as E-7 Wedgetail programme collapses; Saab says no contra

defence-blog.com

NATO scrambles fighters in Baltic Sea intercept involving Swedish Gripen; Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-30M2 escort tracked Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters launched to identify and shadow a Russian formation over the Baltic Sea, while NATO aircraft based at Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania were dispatched to monitor intrusions. The Russian mission included two Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers escorted by roughly 10 fighters, including Su-30M2; French Rafales and other members joined monitoring.

2026-04-20T11:35:56.809732-07:00

NATO scrambles fighters in Baltic Sea intercept involving Swedish Gripen; Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-30M2 escort tracked

Reuters

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU Sweden has launched an SEK 8.7 billion GUTE II counter‑unmanned aircraft system programme, awarding contracts to Saab, BAE Systems Bofors, Nammo and SISU. Saab was named lead systems integrator with an ~SEK 2.6bn order for a mobile, modular C‑UAS (deliveries 2027–28); BAE won roughly $180m for the Tridon Mk2.

2026-04-02T01:01:25.894511-07:00

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU

Air Data News

Saab presses Gripen bid in Peru as country signals lean toward F-16 amid no formal decision Saab is intensifying its campaign to sell Gripen fighters to Peru even as officials have shown signs of leaning toward F-16s. No formal procurement decision has been announced, leaving the contest open while Saab continues to press its case, including offers of industrial cooperation.

2026-03-27T02:30:58.150691-07:00

Saab presses Gripen bid in Peru as country signals lean toward F-16 amid no formal decision

saab.com

❗️

Embraer and Saab unveil Brazil's first locally assembled F-39E Gripen Embraer and Saab on 25 March unveiled Brazil's first locally assembled F-39E Gripen — a single-seat F-39E (registration 4109) completed at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto plant. The aircraft is the first supersonic fighter built in Brazil and Latin America under the Embraer–Saab industrial partnership.

2026-03-25T08:41:20.748653-07:00

Embraer and Saab unveil Brazil's first locally assembled F-39E Gripen

AeroTime

Saab and Cohere sign MoU to explore advanced AI support for GlobalEye in Canada Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian AI firm Cohere to collaborate on advanced artificial intelligence technologies supporting its GlobalEye airborne early‑warning platform. The MoU frames joint work on mission support, maintenance and data tools tied to GlobalEye operations in Canada.

2026-03-24T06:51:20.889859-07:00

Saab and Cohere sign MoU to explore advanced AI support for GlobalEye in Canada

AeroTime

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

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

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

The War Zone

Saab 340 AEW Aircraft Spotted Operating Over Ukraine A video has emerged appearing to show a Saab 340 airborne early warning and control aircraft operating over Ukraine after a period of low visibility. If authenticated, the footage would be the first widely circulated visual evidence of the platform's presence in the conflict zone.

2026-03-20T16:05:35.674051-07:00

Saab 340 AEW Aircraft Spotted Operating Over Ukraine

Menu

SAAB News

NATO scrambles fighters in Baltic Sea intercept involving Swedish Gripen; Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-30M2 escort tracked

Reports: NATO weighs Saab GlobalEye to replace Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS as E-7 Wedgetail programme collapses; Saab says no contra

Embraer and Saab unveil Brazil's first locally assembled F-39E Gripen

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

News Timeline