Gripen’s Swift Triumph Vs TEJAS’s Hard Journey: Lessons In Defence Program Execution

In the early 1980s, Sweden and India independently launched ambitious programs to modernise their air forces with lightweight, single-engine fighter jets. Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen aimed to replace the ageing Viggen fleet, while India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS sought to phase out the MiG-21s and foster domestic aerospace prowess, according to an analysis here.Both designs

February 16, 2026
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Sweden’s SAAB Pitches World’s Top Aerospace Hub In India

SAAB, the Swedish defence firm, has made a bold proposal to the Indian government during the Singapore Air Show, aiming to establish what it claims would be the world’s most advanced aerospace industry. Centred on its Gripen-E fighter jet, the offer encompasses multi-layered design, production, maintenance, and induction processes tailored for India’s needs.Mikael Franzen, Chief Marketing Officer

February 10, 2026
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SAAB Pitches Gripen-E Jet For Induction As A Catalyst For India’s Aerospace Revolution And IAF Supremacy

Sweden’s defence manufacturer SAAB has put forward an ambitious proposal to the Indian government, aiming to establish what it describes as the world’s most advanced aerospace industry. This initiative centres on the integration of the Gripen-E fighter jet into the Indian Air Force (IAF), encompassing multi-layered design, production, and maintenance capabilities.Speaking at the Singapore Air

February 9, 2026
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IAF Sukhoi-30MKIs To Have Showdown With Thai Gripens Jets In Malacca Strait Air Drill On 9 February

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to deploy Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets for a bilateral air exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) near the Malacca Strait on 9 February. This drill, the IAF’s first international engagement of 2026, will unfold in the North Malacca Strait vicinity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.India plans to field four to six Su-30MKI aircraft, launched from bases in

February 8, 2026
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Swedish Firm Promoteq Announces ₹500 Cr UAV Plant In UP Defence Corridor

Promoteq, a Sweden-based innovator in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor.This ambitious project involves an investment of ₹500 crores, equivalent to approximately $55 million, marking a significant boost to India’s burgeoning defence manufacturing ecosystem.The facility will be

February 3, 2026
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Trump Announces Sharp Escalation of 25% Tariff On European Countries Supporting Denmark On Greenland Issue From 1 June

United States President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping escalation of 25 per cent tariff on imports from several European nations in response to their support for Denmark’s stance on Greenland.The measure targets Denmark, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands. Trump framed the tariffs as essential for national security and Arctic defence, vowing

January 19, 2026
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