FMV (Swedish defence material authority) reports about further development of the Gripen.
Improvements in self-protection, a new light attack weapon and the capacity for data communications with ground units are examples of new capabilities included in the order that FMV added Saab AB today. The order is a step in the further development of Gripen and has a total value of approximately SEK 2 billion.
FMV delivered the last Gripen aircraft to the Swedish Armed Forces over a year ago. Now the maintenance and threat adaptation in accordance with the Armed Forces operational requirements. The work aims to make it possible to operate the JAS 39 Gripen fighter concept to 2040.
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