Saab Brazil News and Press Releases

Saab has taken another important step in the delivery of Gripen E to the Brazilian customer. Marked by a ceremony in Linköping, Sweden, on 10 September, the first Brazilian Gripen E aircraft was delivered to start the flight test programme.

Saab today completed a successful first flight with the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft, 39-6001. At 2.41 pm CET on August 26, the Gripen E aircraft took off on its maiden flight flown by Saab test pilot Richard Ljungberg. The aircraft operated from Saab´s airfield in Linköping, Sweden.

Saab presented the latest developments in the Gripen Programme for Brazil at a press briefing during the LAAD International Defence & Security Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Saab will be present in the 2019 edition of LAAD International Defense and Security with its broad portfolio of solutions for land, air and sea. 

Saab presents the results for 2018. 

Saab and the U.S. Army have signed a multi-year framework agreement for delivery of the Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapon system (designated M3E1 in the US). The first delivery order amounts to USD 19 million (Approximately 170 MSEK) with deliveries expected in 2019.

Gripen E has successfully completed the first tests to verify the ability to release and launch external payloads. The tests took place in October 2018 at Vidsel Test Range in the north of Sweden.

The consortium formed by the Dutch company Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding and Sweden's Saab are one of the three finalists that have been down selected to supply four Tamandaré Class corvettes (CCT) to Brazil. This was announced on 15 October by the Brazilian Navy. Damen is a leading shipbuilding company with more than 6,000 vessels produced and more than 20 navies serviced worldwide, and Saab has more than 80 years of experience in the defense and security industry.

Swedes and Brazilians discussed topics related to the development of bilateral security relations between the two countries at the seminar "Close Security Cooperation from Far Away - the Development of the Bilateral Security Relationship between Brazil and Sweden," held by Folk och Forsvar, an independent Swedish association - whose name means "Society and Defence" - which promotes the public discussion of matters related to security policy, defence policy and civil security. The seminar was held in the second half of September, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Gripen program was mentioned at various times as the catalyst for cooperation between the countries.

Saab has received a new order from the United States (U.S.) Army for the shoulder-launched AT4CS RS (Confined Space Reduced Sensitivity) anti-armor weapon system. The order value is approximately $50 million (426 MSEK). The order was booked during Q2 2018.

Saab's Gripen E programme continues to make progress. The Gripen aircraft with designation 39-8 has conducted a number of successful flights carrying external stores, including pylons from the Swiss company RUAG Aerostructures.

The Consortium Damen Saab Tamandaré was present during the RIDEX, Rio International Defense Exhibition, introducing its local partners Consub and Akaer. The partnership is strongly focused in meeting the needs of the Brazilian Navy. Saab and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding combined forces and experience to participate in the competition for the supply of the four corvettes of the Tamandaré Class.

Saab is attending Aerospace Meetings Brazil, for the second time, from June 19 to 21, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo state, continuing its networking with potential suppliers for its aerostructures plant in Brazil, Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM).

In order to meet the needs of the Brazilian Navy, Saab and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding come together to develop the project that will supply four Tamandaré Class Corvettes. The companies are world-leading references in the development of naval solutions.

Saab today held its annual Gripen seminar at its Stockholm headquarters to share the latest thoughts and insights on this unique family of fighters with a global audience. A recording of the seminar and the slide pack are available here.