JAS 39C Gripens are expected to continue in service with the Swedish Air Force well past 2030. The aircraft’s open architecture avionics system allows them to be upgraded relatively easy - the example shown here at F 21 Lulea in May 2019 is fitted with the Meteor BVRAAM

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Gripen / JAS-39A/C - ШвецияSweden - 1988

Saab president and CEO Micael Johansson says options for the Czech Gripens extensions could include upgrading the C/Ds or acquiring the newer E/Fs or even operating a mix of the two

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Gripen / JAS-39A/C - ШвецияSweden - 1988

The Swedish Air Force SK 60s are expected to soldier on until 2025, when the JAS 39C/D Gripens replace them in the LIFT role

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB SAAB 105 - ШвецияSweden - 1963

The first series production Gripen E, 6002, with Brazil’s first F-39E Gripen, 4100, wearing the colours of the Brazilian flag Saab

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Gripen E / JAS-39E - ШвецияSweden - 2017

The Swedish Air Force has ordered 60 single-seat JAS 39E Gripens. This example is one of Saab’s test aircraft, 39-8, which has been heavily involved in the Brazilian programme

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Gripen E / JAS-39E - ШвецияSweden - 2017

Another first during 2020 was the delivery of two GlobalEyes to the UAEAF&AD, to be followed by a third later this year. In addition, Saab signed a contract for two further examples on December 30, 2020, which should be delivered by 2025

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB GlobalEye - ШвецияSweden - 2018