- January 23rd, 2026
The Swedish government has approved a sweeping new investment of more than SEK 4 billion (approximately $440 million) to rapidly acquire a family of unmanned military systems for the Swedish Armed Forces, marking one of the most decisive shifts in...
The Swedish government has announced a sweeping new initiative to expand the country’s national air defense capabilities, directing the Swedish Armed Forces to generate, train, and equip multiple units specifically for “territorial air defense.” The SEK 15 billion ($1.6 billion)...
The accelerating contest for intelligence dominance in the Middle East, Swedish defence major SAAB has formally extended offers to supply its flagship GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proposal lands at...
Sweden’s renewed drive to expand nuclear power is rooted in its determination to balance economic growth with ambitious climate goals, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Ebba Busch said during her visit to Singapore last week. “We realised that we...
Low-cost, 4.5-generation capability and the fight for export share In a global fighter-jet market that is increasingly bifurcating between ultra-expensive stealth platforms and lower-cost multirole warplanes, the light and “medium-weight” 4.5-generation segment is seeing renewed interest. In that battleground, India’s...
Southeast Asia: Sweden announced on Monday that it has signed a landmark agreement to supply Thailand with four next-generation Gripen fighter jets, marking the first tranche of a broader plan that could eventually see the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)...
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has received cabinet approval to acquire four Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighter jets from Sweden. The procurement marks a significant step in modernizing Thailand’s ageing combat air fleet and reflects Bangkok’s deeper...
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has issued an unequivocal statement denying recent media reports that claim Sweden has suspended or frozen its planned sale of next-generation Gripen E/F fighter jets to Thailand. The statement comes at a time of heightened...
Thailand’s evolving defense strategy and global alignment, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced a $500 million deal to purchase four Gripen E/F fighter jets from Swedish defense manufacturer Saab, snubbing the widely-used American F-16s. This acquisition marks the...
Ukraine is advancing its efforts to modernize its air force through enhanced collaboration with Sweden, following a high-level meeting between Ukrainian defense officials and representatives from Swedish aerospace firm SAAB. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that Deputy Minister for...
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