the jas-39 gripen_ sweden’s 4+ generation wild card
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The JAS-39 Gripen Swedenrsquos 4+
Generation Wild Card
JAS-39 The Gripen Program
Saabrsquos JAS-39A-D Gripens
Partnerships amp Production
JAS-39 Gripen The Way Forward
The Next Gripens Industrial
Future Gripens
Export Opportunities
JAS-39 Gripen Major Events
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2009
2007
2006 and earlier
JAS-39 Gripen Contracts amp Awards
2012 ndash 2013
2010 ndash 2011
2008 ndash 2009
2007 and Earlier
End notes
Additional Readings amp Sources
JAS-39 Gripen The Platform
JAS-39 Gripen Ancillary Equipment
Export Competitions Highlights
News amp Views
The JAS-39 Gripen Swedenrsquos4+ Generation Wild Card
Dec 19 2013 2023 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff
Latest update []
See article
Dec 1913 South Africa South Africa has been relying on short-
term interim support contracts that expired in April 2013 and
endangered the fleet but a SEK 180 million ($275 million) contract
with Armscor creates a longer-term arrangement from 2013 ndash 2016
that should improve costs and predictability
The contract includes typical support services like engineering support
MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul) and spares replenishment
as well as technical publications amendments to keep them current
with SAAF changes Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Steady
State Support Order For South African Gripenrdquo
Dec 1813 Sweden Saab receives its Swedish Defence Materiel
Administration (FMV) contract to convert 60 JAS-39Cs to JAS-39
Gripen Es The SEK 164 billion (about $2498 million) contract covers
the next decade of work from 2013 ndash 2023 with initial deliveries
scheduled in 2018
The contract is announced the same day that Brazil picks Gripen NG
for an initial $45 billion buy of 36 planes That may be simple
coincidence but the Feb 1513 umbrella contract did have provisions
that would allow Sweden to end the conversion contract if the Swiss
referendum rejects a fighter buy and no other customers had
committed While the final contract with Brazil isnrsquot expected until
December 2014 their selection puts that doomsday scenario to rest
This contract was expected in the fall and is larger than the math in
the initial contract had suggested (SEK 12962 billion qv Feb 1513)
It follows SEK 132 billion in final development contracts (qv Feb
1513 March 2213) and represents Gripen NGrsquos 1st production order
Dec 1813 Brazil Earlier press reports that the competition was
stalled for another 2 years are proven wrong by a somewhat
unexpected announcement by the Ministerio da Defesa that Brazil has
picked Saabrsquos Gripen-NG as their preferred bidder and expects to buy
36 planes for $45 billion Thatrsquos currently just an estimate as
negotiations need to sort themselves out A final contract and
financial arrangements are expected in December 2014 and deliveries
are expected to begin 4 years later Thatrsquos a challenge for Saab as
any schedule slippage in the development program would create a late
delivery Late fees can be expected to be a negotiating point and
Brazilrsquos MdD says that leasing JAS-39CD Gripens as an interim force
may be addressed in the negotiations as a 2nd contract
The Gripen NG contract figure tracks exactly with previous reports by
Folha de Sao Paolo which means an additional $15 billion contract
can be expected for long-term maintenance and support Saab was
the cheapest of the reported offers beating Boeing ($58 billion) and
Dassault ($82 billion reportedly reduced) by significant margins Once
Edward Snowdenrsquos revelations of NSA spying on Brazilrsquos government
killed Boeingrsquos chances there was no middle ground The Rafalersquos
reported $102 billion purchase + maintenance total made it 70 more
expensive than Saabrsquos Gripen Brazilrsquos economic slowdown and the
Rousseff governmentrsquos focus on entitlement spending made that cost
chasm a big factor
It wasnrsquot the only factor The Gripen has Ministry statements indicate
that industryrsquos long-standing preference for Saabrsquos industrial terms
played a role as Gripen-NG offers the prospect of participating in a
new fighterrsquos design So too did the unique prospect of full access to
weapon integration source code which the Ministry cited in its QampA
That will allow Brazil to leverage its revived arms industry and easily
add weapons like Mectronrsquos MAR-1 radar-killer missile Throw in the
ability to participate in the future design of a carrier-based Sea Gripen
variant to replace ancient A-4 Skyhawks on Brazilrsquos carrier and Saabrsquos
industrial combination overcame the Gripenrsquos reliance on an American
engine and other equipment
The Brazilian Air Force has a dedicated website
(httpwwwgripenngfabmilbr) to explain its choice Dassault
issued a terse statement pointing out the presence of US parts on
Gripens and positioning the Rafale in a different league Which may be
true but itrsquos also true that global fighter buys have historically been
heavily weighted toward a less-expensive league Sources Brazil MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpimprensaultimas-noticias8904-
18-12-2013-defesa-fx-2-amorim-anuncia-vencedor-de-programa-
para-compra-de-novos-cacas) ldquoFX-2 Amorim anuncia vencedor de
programa para compra de novos cacasrdquo | MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpcomponentcontentarticle53-
sem-categoria8905-programa-f-x2-perguntas-respostas)
ldquoPerguntas amp Respostas sobre a definiccedilatildeo do Programa F-X2Prime (QampA) |
Dassault
(httpwebarchiveorgweb20131219185525httpwwwdassault-
aviationcomendassault-aviationpresspress-kitsfx2-contest)
ldquoFX2 contest ndash 20131218Prime | Folha de Sao Paulo
(httpwww1folhauolcombrmundo2013121384578-dilma-
agradece-hollande-por-apoio-contra-espionagem-dos-euashtml)
ldquoDilma agradece Hollande por apoio contra espionagem dos EUArdquo
Dec 1813 Weapons Saab announces an SEK 186 million (about
$284 million) order from Swedenrsquos FMV procurement agency to finish
integration of the Meteor long range air-to-air missile on Gripen E
These funds are on top of the February 2013 contract to develop the
JAS-39E Gripen NG
The order will play out over Gripen Ersquos 2013 ndash 2023 development but
Meteor is scheduled to become operational on JAS-39CD models in
2014 and JAS-39E conversion shouldnrsquot take that long The challenge
will be bringing the new fighter itself up to an adequate readiness
state for qualification trials which creates a likely certification
threshold of 2017 ndash 2019 Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Order
for Integration Support of Weapon System for Gripen Erdquo
Dec 613 T-X but not Gripen Boeing and Saab AB sign a Joint
Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new
advanced cost-efficient advanced jet training solution for the USArsquos
upcoming T-X competition to replace the US Air Forcersquos aging
supersonic T-38s The JDA has Boeing as the prime contractor and
Saab AB as primary partner Its scope covers design development
production support sales and marketing of ldquoa completely new
designed aircraft built to meet the needs of the Air Forcerdquo
A conversation with Boeingrsquos Rachelle Lockhart confirms that they
mean a clean sheet design that isnrsquot based on an existing airframe Itrsquos
important to clarify things like that because Boeingrsquos predecessor
companies did take Northroprsquos USAF-centric YF-17 and develop it into
the ldquonewrdquo FA-18 Hornet designed to meet the US Navyrsquos
requirements Sources Boeing ldquoBoeing and Saab Sign Joint
Development Agreement on T-X Family of Systems Training
Competitionrdquo
click to shrink ^
The above update is a recent abstract from our full article itself part
of our subscription offering Keep reading to know more
South African JAS-39D
(click to view full)
As a neutral country with a long history of providing for its own
defense against all comers Sweden also has a long tradition of building
excellent high-performance fighters with a distinctive look From the
long-serving Saab-35 Draken
(httpwwwwarbirdalleycomdrakenhtm) (ldquoDragonrdquo 1955-2005)
to the Mach 2 canard-winged Saab-37 Viggen
(httpenwikipediaorgwikiSaab_Viggen) (ldquoThunderboltrdquo 1971-
2005) Swedish fighters have stressed short-field launch from
dispersedimprovised air fields world-class performance and leading-
edge design This record of consistent project success is nothing short
of amazing especially for a country whose population over this period
has ranged from 7-9 million people
Stay Up-to-Date on Defense Programs Developments with Free Newsletter
This is DIDrsquos FOCUS Article for background news and contract awards
related to the JAS-39 Gripen (ldquoGriffonrdquo) a canard-winged successor to
the Viggen and one of the worldrsquos first 4+ generation fighters Gripen
remains the only lightweight 4+ generation fighter type in service its
performance and operational economics are both world-class and it
has become one of the most recognized fighter aircraft on the planet
Unfortunately for its builders that recognition has come from its
appearance in Saab and Volvo TV commercials rather than from
hoped-for levels of military export success With its 4+ generation
competitors clustered in the $60-120+ million range vs the Gripenrsquos
claimed $40-60 million is there a light at the end of the tunnel for
Swedenrsquos lightweight fighter
Displaying 1196 of 19889 words (about 50 pages)
Defense Industry Insider takes a look at whatrsquos got the deck stacked against the
JAS-39 Gripen and which contacts may keep the Swedish fighter aloft In this
article
The Gripenrsquos performance in NATO exercises
An analysis of the Gripenrsquos competitive costs features and performance
Vast chronology of influencing events technical developments and economic
indicators
12 photos and illustrations including cutaways and weapons options
Specifications and planned upgrades including an AESA radar GErsquos more powerful
F414 engine
Current dogfights In requests ranging from 6 fighters to nearly 200 Gripen
International has submitted bids to Norway Croatia and others plus ongoing
developments in Switzerland
Links our comprehensive news coverage since 2005 and other source materials
lta
href=rdquohttpwwwdefenseindustrydailycomsubscriberp=2401PrimegtSubscribe now to
the Defense Industry Insider and stay on top of this story and others DII covers
more than 200 defense procurement programs thousands of links expert analysis
and industry news
Already a subscriber Log incopy 2004-2013 Defense Industry Daily LLC | About Us (about) | Images on this site () | Privacy Policy
(privacy)
Contact us Editorial (mailtoeditorialdefenseindustrydailycom) | Advertising (ratecard) | Feedback amp
Support (httpsupportdefenseindustrydailycom) | Subscriptions amp Reports
(mailtosubscriptionsdefenseindustrydailycom) | +1 703-531-8237
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of their underlying political business and technical drivers
Your email
One-stop tracking
Our coverage for each program of record is centralized in one article to save time and provide comprehensive
context
Catch up with new events
Recent updates are highlighted upfront to make it easy to stay on top of programs over their lifecycle
Table of contents
The table of contents can be moved on the side or folded to help you navigate within our reports
Exec summary
Quickly catch up with just the latest updates main events and milestones by hiding more granular details
Media gallery
Each article comes with a gallery of relevant contextual images charts and videos
Clean printouts
Our articles print beautifully without any of the clutter that often gets in the way on the web
Save as PDF
Exporting to the Adobe PDF format lets you read our content offline
Subscribe for more
Check out our subscription plans to access our extensive defense program coverage
Subscribe now
Dec 19 2013 2023 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff
Latest update []
See article
Dec 1913 South Africa South Africa has been relying on short-
term interim support contracts that expired in April 2013 and
endangered the fleet but a SEK 180 million ($275 million) contract
with Armscor creates a longer-term arrangement from 2013 ndash 2016
that should improve costs and predictability
The contract includes typical support services like engineering support
MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul) and spares replenishment
as well as technical publications amendments to keep them current
with SAAF changes Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Steady
State Support Order For South African Gripenrdquo
Dec 1813 Sweden Saab receives its Swedish Defence Materiel
Administration (FMV) contract to convert 60 JAS-39Cs to JAS-39
Gripen Es The SEK 164 billion (about $2498 million) contract covers
the next decade of work from 2013 ndash 2023 with initial deliveries
scheduled in 2018
The contract is announced the same day that Brazil picks Gripen NG
for an initial $45 billion buy of 36 planes That may be simple
coincidence but the Feb 1513 umbrella contract did have provisions
that would allow Sweden to end the conversion contract if the Swiss
referendum rejects a fighter buy and no other customers had
committed While the final contract with Brazil isnrsquot expected until
December 2014 their selection puts that doomsday scenario to rest
This contract was expected in the fall and is larger than the math in
the initial contract had suggested (SEK 12962 billion qv Feb 1513)
It follows SEK 132 billion in final development contracts (qv Feb
1513 March 2213) and represents Gripen NGrsquos 1st production order
Dec 1813 Brazil Earlier press reports that the competition was
stalled for another 2 years are proven wrong by a somewhat
unexpected announcement by the Ministerio da Defesa that Brazil has
picked Saabrsquos Gripen-NG as their preferred bidder and expects to buy
36 planes for $45 billion Thatrsquos currently just an estimate as
negotiations need to sort themselves out A final contract and
financial arrangements are expected in December 2014 and deliveries
are expected to begin 4 years later Thatrsquos a challenge for Saab as
any schedule slippage in the development program would create a late
delivery Late fees can be expected to be a negotiating point and
Brazilrsquos MdD says that leasing JAS-39CD Gripens as an interim force
may be addressed in the negotiations as a 2nd contract
The Gripen NG contract figure tracks exactly with previous reports by
Folha de Sao Paolo which means an additional $15 billion contract
can be expected for long-term maintenance and support Saab was
the cheapest of the reported offers beating Boeing ($58 billion) and
Dassault ($82 billion reportedly reduced) by significant margins Once
Edward Snowdenrsquos revelations of NSA spying on Brazilrsquos government
killed Boeingrsquos chances there was no middle ground The Rafalersquos
reported $102 billion purchase + maintenance total made it 70 more
expensive than Saabrsquos Gripen Brazilrsquos economic slowdown and the
Rousseff governmentrsquos focus on entitlement spending made that cost
chasm a big factor
It wasnrsquot the only factor The Gripen has Ministry statements indicate
that industryrsquos long-standing preference for Saabrsquos industrial terms
played a role as Gripen-NG offers the prospect of participating in a
new fighterrsquos design So too did the unique prospect of full access to
weapon integration source code which the Ministry cited in its QampA
That will allow Brazil to leverage its revived arms industry and easily
add weapons like Mectronrsquos MAR-1 radar-killer missile Throw in the
ability to participate in the future design of a carrier-based Sea Gripen
variant to replace ancient A-4 Skyhawks on Brazilrsquos carrier and Saabrsquos
industrial combination overcame the Gripenrsquos reliance on an American
engine and other equipment
The Brazilian Air Force has a dedicated website
(httpwwwgripenngfabmilbr) to explain its choice Dassault
issued a terse statement pointing out the presence of US parts on
Gripens and positioning the Rafale in a different league Which may be
true but itrsquos also true that global fighter buys have historically been
heavily weighted toward a less-expensive league Sources Brazil MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpimprensaultimas-noticias8904-
18-12-2013-defesa-fx-2-amorim-anuncia-vencedor-de-programa-
para-compra-de-novos-cacas) ldquoFX-2 Amorim anuncia vencedor de
programa para compra de novos cacasrdquo | MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpcomponentcontentarticle53-
sem-categoria8905-programa-f-x2-perguntas-respostas)
ldquoPerguntas amp Respostas sobre a definiccedilatildeo do Programa F-X2Prime (QampA) |
Dassault
(httpwebarchiveorgweb20131219185525httpwwwdassault-
aviationcomendassault-aviationpresspress-kitsfx2-contest)
ldquoFX2 contest ndash 20131218Prime | Folha de Sao Paulo
(httpwww1folhauolcombrmundo2013121384578-dilma-
agradece-hollande-por-apoio-contra-espionagem-dos-euashtml)
ldquoDilma agradece Hollande por apoio contra espionagem dos EUArdquo
Dec 1813 Weapons Saab announces an SEK 186 million (about
$284 million) order from Swedenrsquos FMV procurement agency to finish
integration of the Meteor long range air-to-air missile on Gripen E
These funds are on top of the February 2013 contract to develop the
JAS-39E Gripen NG
The order will play out over Gripen Ersquos 2013 ndash 2023 development but
Meteor is scheduled to become operational on JAS-39CD models in
2014 and JAS-39E conversion shouldnrsquot take that long The challenge
will be bringing the new fighter itself up to an adequate readiness
state for qualification trials which creates a likely certification
threshold of 2017 ndash 2019 Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Order
for Integration Support of Weapon System for Gripen Erdquo
Dec 613 T-X but not Gripen Boeing and Saab AB sign a Joint
Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new
advanced cost-efficient advanced jet training solution for the USArsquos
upcoming T-X competition to replace the US Air Forcersquos aging
supersonic T-38s The JDA has Boeing as the prime contractor and
Saab AB as primary partner Its scope covers design development
production support sales and marketing of ldquoa completely new
designed aircraft built to meet the needs of the Air Forcerdquo
A conversation with Boeingrsquos Rachelle Lockhart confirms that they
mean a clean sheet design that isnrsquot based on an existing airframe Itrsquos
important to clarify things like that because Boeingrsquos predecessor
companies did take Northroprsquos USAF-centric YF-17 and develop it into
the ldquonewrdquo FA-18 Hornet designed to meet the US Navyrsquos
requirements Sources Boeing ldquoBoeing and Saab Sign Joint
Development Agreement on T-X Family of Systems Training
Competitionrdquo
click to shrink ^
The above update is a recent abstract from our full article itself part
of our subscription offering Keep reading to know more
South African JAS-39D
(click to view full)
As a neutral country with a long history of providing for its own
defense against all comers Sweden also has a long tradition of building
excellent high-performance fighters with a distinctive look From the
long-serving Saab-35 Draken
(httpwwwwarbirdalleycomdrakenhtm) (ldquoDragonrdquo 1955-2005)
to the Mach 2 canard-winged Saab-37 Viggen
(httpenwikipediaorgwikiSaab_Viggen) (ldquoThunderboltrdquo 1971-
2005) Swedish fighters have stressed short-field launch from
dispersedimprovised air fields world-class performance and leading-
edge design This record of consistent project success is nothing short
of amazing especially for a country whose population over this period
has ranged from 7-9 million people
Stay Up-to-Date on Defense Programs Developments with Free Newsletter
This is DIDrsquos FOCUS Article for background news and contract awards
related to the JAS-39 Gripen (ldquoGriffonrdquo) a canard-winged successor to
the Viggen and one of the worldrsquos first 4+ generation fighters Gripen
remains the only lightweight 4+ generation fighter type in service its
performance and operational economics are both world-class and it
has become one of the most recognized fighter aircraft on the planet
Unfortunately for its builders that recognition has come from its
appearance in Saab and Volvo TV commercials rather than from
hoped-for levels of military export success With its 4+ generation
competitors clustered in the $60-120+ million range vs the Gripenrsquos
claimed $40-60 million is there a light at the end of the tunnel for
Swedenrsquos lightweight fighter
Displaying 1196 of 19889 words (about 50 pages)
Defense Industry Insider takes a look at whatrsquos got the deck stacked against the
JAS-39 Gripen and which contacts may keep the Swedish fighter aloft In this
article
The Gripenrsquos performance in NATO exercises
An analysis of the Gripenrsquos competitive costs features and performance
Vast chronology of influencing events technical developments and economic
indicators
12 photos and illustrations including cutaways and weapons options
Specifications and planned upgrades including an AESA radar GErsquos more powerful
F414 engine
Current dogfights In requests ranging from 6 fighters to nearly 200 Gripen
International has submitted bids to Norway Croatia and others plus ongoing
developments in Switzerland
Links our comprehensive news coverage since 2005 and other source materials
lta
href=rdquohttpwwwdefenseindustrydailycomsubscriberp=2401PrimegtSubscribe now to
the Defense Industry Insider and stay on top of this story and others DII covers
more than 200 defense procurement programs thousands of links expert analysis
and industry news
Already a subscriber Log incopy 2004-2013 Defense Industry Daily LLC | About Us (about) | Images on this site () | Privacy Policy
(privacy)
Contact us Editorial (mailtoeditorialdefenseindustrydailycom) | Advertising (ratecard) | Feedback amp
Support (httpsupportdefenseindustrydailycom) | Subscriptions amp Reports
(mailtosubscriptionsdefenseindustrydailycom) | +1 703-531-8237
Follow us Twitter (httpwwwtwittercomdodacquisition) | Google+
(httpsplusgooglecom110847360779127528432)
DIDs daily email newsletter keeps you abreast of contract developments pictures and data put in the context
of their underlying political business and technical drivers
Your email
One-stop tracking
Our coverage for each program of record is centralized in one article to save time and provide comprehensive
context
Catch up with new events
Recent updates are highlighted upfront to make it easy to stay on top of programs over their lifecycle
Table of contents
The table of contents can be moved on the side or folded to help you navigate within our reports
Exec summary
Quickly catch up with just the latest updates main events and milestones by hiding more granular details
Media gallery
Each article comes with a gallery of relevant contextual images charts and videos
Clean printouts
Our articles print beautifully without any of the clutter that often gets in the way on the web
Save as PDF
Exporting to the Adobe PDF format lets you read our content offline
Subscribe for more
Check out our subscription plans to access our extensive defense program coverage
Subscribe now
Dec 1813 Brazil Earlier press reports that the competition was
stalled for another 2 years are proven wrong by a somewhat
unexpected announcement by the Ministerio da Defesa that Brazil has
picked Saabrsquos Gripen-NG as their preferred bidder and expects to buy
36 planes for $45 billion Thatrsquos currently just an estimate as
negotiations need to sort themselves out A final contract and
financial arrangements are expected in December 2014 and deliveries
are expected to begin 4 years later Thatrsquos a challenge for Saab as
any schedule slippage in the development program would create a late
delivery Late fees can be expected to be a negotiating point and
Brazilrsquos MdD says that leasing JAS-39CD Gripens as an interim force
may be addressed in the negotiations as a 2nd contract
The Gripen NG contract figure tracks exactly with previous reports by
Folha de Sao Paolo which means an additional $15 billion contract
can be expected for long-term maintenance and support Saab was
the cheapest of the reported offers beating Boeing ($58 billion) and
Dassault ($82 billion reportedly reduced) by significant margins Once
Edward Snowdenrsquos revelations of NSA spying on Brazilrsquos government
killed Boeingrsquos chances there was no middle ground The Rafalersquos
reported $102 billion purchase + maintenance total made it 70 more
expensive than Saabrsquos Gripen Brazilrsquos economic slowdown and the
Rousseff governmentrsquos focus on entitlement spending made that cost
chasm a big factor
It wasnrsquot the only factor The Gripen has Ministry statements indicate
that industryrsquos long-standing preference for Saabrsquos industrial terms
played a role as Gripen-NG offers the prospect of participating in a
new fighterrsquos design So too did the unique prospect of full access to
weapon integration source code which the Ministry cited in its QampA
That will allow Brazil to leverage its revived arms industry and easily
add weapons like Mectronrsquos MAR-1 radar-killer missile Throw in the
ability to participate in the future design of a carrier-based Sea Gripen
variant to replace ancient A-4 Skyhawks on Brazilrsquos carrier and Saabrsquos
industrial combination overcame the Gripenrsquos reliance on an American
engine and other equipment
The Brazilian Air Force has a dedicated website
(httpwwwgripenngfabmilbr) to explain its choice Dassault
issued a terse statement pointing out the presence of US parts on
Gripens and positioning the Rafale in a different league Which may be
true but itrsquos also true that global fighter buys have historically been
heavily weighted toward a less-expensive league Sources Brazil MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpimprensaultimas-noticias8904-
18-12-2013-defesa-fx-2-amorim-anuncia-vencedor-de-programa-
para-compra-de-novos-cacas) ldquoFX-2 Amorim anuncia vencedor de
programa para compra de novos cacasrdquo | MdD
(httpwwwdefesagovbrindexphpcomponentcontentarticle53-
sem-categoria8905-programa-f-x2-perguntas-respostas)
ldquoPerguntas amp Respostas sobre a definiccedilatildeo do Programa F-X2Prime (QampA) |
Dassault
(httpwebarchiveorgweb20131219185525httpwwwdassault-
aviationcomendassault-aviationpresspress-kitsfx2-contest)
ldquoFX2 contest ndash 20131218Prime | Folha de Sao Paulo
(httpwww1folhauolcombrmundo2013121384578-dilma-
agradece-hollande-por-apoio-contra-espionagem-dos-euashtml)
ldquoDilma agradece Hollande por apoio contra espionagem dos EUArdquo
Dec 1813 Weapons Saab announces an SEK 186 million (about
$284 million) order from Swedenrsquos FMV procurement agency to finish
integration of the Meteor long range air-to-air missile on Gripen E
These funds are on top of the February 2013 contract to develop the
JAS-39E Gripen NG
The order will play out over Gripen Ersquos 2013 ndash 2023 development but
Meteor is scheduled to become operational on JAS-39CD models in
2014 and JAS-39E conversion shouldnrsquot take that long The challenge
will be bringing the new fighter itself up to an adequate readiness
state for qualification trials which creates a likely certification
threshold of 2017 ndash 2019 Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Order
for Integration Support of Weapon System for Gripen Erdquo
Dec 613 T-X but not Gripen Boeing and Saab AB sign a Joint
Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new
advanced cost-efficient advanced jet training solution for the USArsquos
upcoming T-X competition to replace the US Air Forcersquos aging
supersonic T-38s The JDA has Boeing as the prime contractor and
Saab AB as primary partner Its scope covers design development
production support sales and marketing of ldquoa completely new
designed aircraft built to meet the needs of the Air Forcerdquo
A conversation with Boeingrsquos Rachelle Lockhart confirms that they
mean a clean sheet design that isnrsquot based on an existing airframe Itrsquos
important to clarify things like that because Boeingrsquos predecessor
companies did take Northroprsquos USAF-centric YF-17 and develop it into
the ldquonewrdquo FA-18 Hornet designed to meet the US Navyrsquos
requirements Sources Boeing ldquoBoeing and Saab Sign Joint
Development Agreement on T-X Family of Systems Training
Competitionrdquo
click to shrink ^
The above update is a recent abstract from our full article itself part
of our subscription offering Keep reading to know more
South African JAS-39D
(click to view full)
As a neutral country with a long history of providing for its own
defense against all comers Sweden also has a long tradition of building
excellent high-performance fighters with a distinctive look From the
long-serving Saab-35 Draken
(httpwwwwarbirdalleycomdrakenhtm) (ldquoDragonrdquo 1955-2005)
to the Mach 2 canard-winged Saab-37 Viggen
(httpenwikipediaorgwikiSaab_Viggen) (ldquoThunderboltrdquo 1971-
2005) Swedish fighters have stressed short-field launch from
dispersedimprovised air fields world-class performance and leading-
edge design This record of consistent project success is nothing short
of amazing especially for a country whose population over this period
has ranged from 7-9 million people
Stay Up-to-Date on Defense Programs Developments with Free Newsletter
This is DIDrsquos FOCUS Article for background news and contract awards
related to the JAS-39 Gripen (ldquoGriffonrdquo) a canard-winged successor to
the Viggen and one of the worldrsquos first 4+ generation fighters Gripen
remains the only lightweight 4+ generation fighter type in service its
performance and operational economics are both world-class and it
has become one of the most recognized fighter aircraft on the planet
Unfortunately for its builders that recognition has come from its
appearance in Saab and Volvo TV commercials rather than from
hoped-for levels of military export success With its 4+ generation
competitors clustered in the $60-120+ million range vs the Gripenrsquos
claimed $40-60 million is there a light at the end of the tunnel for
Swedenrsquos lightweight fighter
Displaying 1196 of 19889 words (about 50 pages)
Defense Industry Insider takes a look at whatrsquos got the deck stacked against the
JAS-39 Gripen and which contacts may keep the Swedish fighter aloft In this
article
The Gripenrsquos performance in NATO exercises
An analysis of the Gripenrsquos competitive costs features and performance
Vast chronology of influencing events technical developments and economic
indicators
12 photos and illustrations including cutaways and weapons options
Specifications and planned upgrades including an AESA radar GErsquos more powerful
F414 engine
Current dogfights In requests ranging from 6 fighters to nearly 200 Gripen
International has submitted bids to Norway Croatia and others plus ongoing
developments in Switzerland
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Dec 1813 Weapons Saab announces an SEK 186 million (about
$284 million) order from Swedenrsquos FMV procurement agency to finish
integration of the Meteor long range air-to-air missile on Gripen E
These funds are on top of the February 2013 contract to develop the
JAS-39E Gripen NG
The order will play out over Gripen Ersquos 2013 ndash 2023 development but
Meteor is scheduled to become operational on JAS-39CD models in
2014 and JAS-39E conversion shouldnrsquot take that long The challenge
will be bringing the new fighter itself up to an adequate readiness
state for qualification trials which creates a likely certification
threshold of 2017 ndash 2019 Sources Saab Group ldquoSaab Receives Order
for Integration Support of Weapon System for Gripen Erdquo
Dec 613 T-X but not Gripen Boeing and Saab AB sign a Joint
Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new
advanced cost-efficient advanced jet training solution for the USArsquos
upcoming T-X competition to replace the US Air Forcersquos aging
supersonic T-38s The JDA has Boeing as the prime contractor and
Saab AB as primary partner Its scope covers design development
production support sales and marketing of ldquoa completely new
designed aircraft built to meet the needs of the Air Forcerdquo
A conversation with Boeingrsquos Rachelle Lockhart confirms that they
mean a clean sheet design that isnrsquot based on an existing airframe Itrsquos
important to clarify things like that because Boeingrsquos predecessor
companies did take Northroprsquos USAF-centric YF-17 and develop it into
the ldquonewrdquo FA-18 Hornet designed to meet the US Navyrsquos
requirements Sources Boeing ldquoBoeing and Saab Sign Joint
Development Agreement on T-X Family of Systems Training
Competitionrdquo
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of our subscription offering Keep reading to know more
South African JAS-39D
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As a neutral country with a long history of providing for its own
defense against all comers Sweden also has a long tradition of building
excellent high-performance fighters with a distinctive look From the
long-serving Saab-35 Draken
(httpwwwwarbirdalleycomdrakenhtm) (ldquoDragonrdquo 1955-2005)
to the Mach 2 canard-winged Saab-37 Viggen
(httpenwikipediaorgwikiSaab_Viggen) (ldquoThunderboltrdquo 1971-
2005) Swedish fighters have stressed short-field launch from
dispersedimprovised air fields world-class performance and leading-
edge design This record of consistent project success is nothing short
of amazing especially for a country whose population over this period
has ranged from 7-9 million people
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This is DIDrsquos FOCUS Article for background news and contract awards
related to the JAS-39 Gripen (ldquoGriffonrdquo) a canard-winged successor to
the Viggen and one of the worldrsquos first 4+ generation fighters Gripen
remains the only lightweight 4+ generation fighter type in service its
performance and operational economics are both world-class and it
has become one of the most recognized fighter aircraft on the planet
Unfortunately for its builders that recognition has come from its
appearance in Saab and Volvo TV commercials rather than from
hoped-for levels of military export success With its 4+ generation
competitors clustered in the $60-120+ million range vs the Gripenrsquos
claimed $40-60 million is there a light at the end of the tunnel for
Swedenrsquos lightweight fighter
Displaying 1196 of 19889 words (about 50 pages)
Defense Industry Insider takes a look at whatrsquos got the deck stacked against the
JAS-39 Gripen and which contacts may keep the Swedish fighter aloft In this
article
The Gripenrsquos performance in NATO exercises
An analysis of the Gripenrsquos competitive costs features and performance
Vast chronology of influencing events technical developments and economic
indicators
12 photos and illustrations including cutaways and weapons options
Specifications and planned upgrades including an AESA radar GErsquos more powerful
F414 engine
Current dogfights In requests ranging from 6 fighters to nearly 200 Gripen
International has submitted bids to Norway Croatia and others plus ongoing
developments in Switzerland
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Stay Up-to-Date on Defense Programs Developments with Free Newsletter
This is DIDrsquos FOCUS Article for background news and contract awards
related to the JAS-39 Gripen (ldquoGriffonrdquo) a canard-winged successor to
the Viggen and one of the worldrsquos first 4+ generation fighters Gripen
remains the only lightweight 4+ generation fighter type in service its
performance and operational economics are both world-class and it
has become one of the most recognized fighter aircraft on the planet
Unfortunately for its builders that recognition has come from its
appearance in Saab and Volvo TV commercials rather than from
hoped-for levels of military export success With its 4+ generation
competitors clustered in the $60-120+ million range vs the Gripenrsquos
claimed $40-60 million is there a light at the end of the tunnel for
Swedenrsquos lightweight fighter
Displaying 1196 of 19889 words (about 50 pages)
Defense Industry Insider takes a look at whatrsquos got the deck stacked against the
JAS-39 Gripen and which contacts may keep the Swedish fighter aloft In this
article
The Gripenrsquos performance in NATO exercises
An analysis of the Gripenrsquos competitive costs features and performance
Vast chronology of influencing events technical developments and economic
indicators
12 photos and illustrations including cutaways and weapons options
Specifications and planned upgrades including an AESA radar GErsquos more powerful
F414 engine
Current dogfights In requests ranging from 6 fighters to nearly 200 Gripen
International has submitted bids to Norway Croatia and others plus ongoing
developments in Switzerland
Links our comprehensive news coverage since 2005 and other source materials
lta
href=rdquohttpwwwdefenseindustrydailycomsubscriberp=2401PrimegtSubscribe now to
the Defense Industry Insider and stay on top of this story and others DII covers
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