Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare
Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.
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In first, Saab tests AI-enabled combat capability on Gripen jets
The program developed to “explore how trustworthy AI can be used against future threats,” is fully funded by the Swedish Defence Material Administration.
DefenseTech Brief | April 21, 2025
This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the inte…
Advanced Fighter Market Update
This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. While major powers like the USA, Europe, and China push forward with 6th-generation fighter concepts, significant global interest and procurement activity remain focused on advanced 4th-, 4.5-, and …
Pakistan Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Minister to Strengthen Military Cooperation
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmad Babar, met with Chinese defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing on Tuesday, 08 April, 2025.
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Anduril Launches Copperhead Family of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)
Anduril Industries has unveiled Copperhead, a new family of high-speed Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) designed specifically for delivery by autonomous systems. The announcement represents a significant development in maritime autonomous technology, potentially offering naval forces more flexible and cost-effective underwater capabilities. The…
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Colombia Selects JAS-39E/F Gripen for Fighter Modernization Needs
Colombia has officially chosen the Swedish-made Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen as its next-generation combat aircraft, marking a milestone in its defense modernization efforts. The announcement was made by President Gustavo Petro on April 3, 2025, following the signing of a Letter of…
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Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet
Key specifics remain under wraps regarding a potential deal between Saab and Colombia, including the number of aircraft involved, delivery timelines, and the total cost of the agreement.
Saab CEO floats Euro defense ‘coalition,’ plans to fly unmanned combat demonstrator
“We should sort of understand that we need to do more in Europe, nation by nation, of course, but also as part of the alliance, being a strong pillar in NATO” said Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
Saab CEO still upbeat on prospect of Sweden sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine
Ideally, a long-term agreement would be struck, Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Breaking Defense, leading to a first squadron of C/D standard aircraft being delivered to Kyiv “sooner rather than later.”