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Saab Secures $130 Million Contract for Gripen Flight Systems

Sweden has awarded Saab a 1.3 billion kronor contract to engineer a next-generation flight control computer for its Gripen fighter fleet. This investment aims to replace legacy hardware with a modernized architecture, ensuring the platform remains capable and secure against evolving military requirements through the coming decade.

Saab Secures $130 Million Contract for Gripen Flight Systems

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration is partnering with the manufacturer to oversee the transition. Saab describes the flight control computer as the primary brain of the aircraft’s maneuverability, essential for maintaining precise and safe operations in demanding combat environments. The project focuses on long-term availability and hardening the system against supply chain disruptions. Development is currently underway, with the first hardware deliveries scheduled to arrive in 2030.

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