Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technologySwedish firm Saab and European giant Airbus are exploring joint ventures in drone technology for combat aircraft. These discussions focus o...
05 Dec, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
Sweden, Ukraine sign letter of intent for supply of Gripen fightersIn a landmark move, Sweden and Ukraine have formalized a key agreement, opening doors for Ukraine to procure 100 to 150 Gripen E fighter je...
22 Oct, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
India seen seeking global bids this year for 114 fightersIndia is set to invite bids this year for 114 multi-role fighters, crucial for the Indian Air Force as it faces declining squadron strength...
14 Feb, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Thai air force favours Swedish Gripen fighter jets over F-16sThailand has announced its intention to renew its combat aircraft fleet with Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, deeming them more suitable t...
28 Aug, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
Sweden's Saab pitches both single, 2-seater variants of Gripen fighter jet to IAFThe Gripen E, a single seater 4.5-generation aircraft produced by Saab, is a key contender for the IAF's fighter programme along with Lockh...
09 Feb, 2023, 07.54 PM IST
US F-18 fighters in India to demonstrate operational capabilityThe Indian Navy plans to procure a batch of fighter jets for IAC Vikrant that is likely to be commissioned in August. Over four years back,...
23 May, 2022, 08.37 PM IST
Switzerland nears $6.5 billion fighter decision after years of delaysSwitzerland's latest bid to procure fighters is driven by a pressing need to replace ageing Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II and its 30 Boeing F/A-...
30 Jun, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Saab to hold meetings with Indian firms for making Gripen E aircraftSaab is in the fray for a contract to supply around 110 fighter planes to India under the Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme.
12 Sep, 2019, 02.52 PM IST
Is Lockheed Martin pushing obsolete aircraft to India?The Tata Advanced Systems Limited-Lockheed Martin combine will compete with Sweden’s Saab, which will offer its Gripen fighter aircraft for...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.07 PM IST
Sweden’s Saab joins hunt for Indian partner to help Modi overhaul airforceIndia is expected to announce a contract for fighter jets next yr, with local production in focus as Modi looks to reduce the world’s highe...
14 Jul, 2018, 05.03 PM IST
Sweden offers India collaboration on fighters and submarinesSwedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist held talks with his counterpart Manohar Parrikar during which a range of issues were discussed.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.42 PM IST
Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist coming with Gripen NG fighter aircraft offerSwedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist will arrive here tomorrow on a four-day visit during which he is expected to offer Gripen NG fight...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.41 PM IST
Eyeing jet deal, Saab offers full tech transfer to IndiaThe company also said it will build the world's most modern aerospace facility in India, besides creating a local supplier base of ancillar...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.41 PM IST
Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defenceIndia issued a request for information for 110 combat jets for the air force, marking the first step toward a long-delayed deal that could ...
18 Apr, 2018, 10.27 AM IST
India, Sweden to sign security pact to enable transfer of Swedish defence techBesides the security pact, an action plan and Document on Partnership for Innovation will be issued between Modi and his Swedish counterpar...
16 Apr, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
Saab keen to partner with India for next version of TejasSaab is in talks with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to finalise the latest avionics and radar system for the Tejas 1A, the version of the i...
16 Jun, 2016, 09.39 AM IST
Saab offers next gen Gripen aircraft under Make in India initiativeGripen E, which was unveiled yesterday, has significantly improved avionics system when compared to previous versions of the Gripen.
20 May, 2016, 01.16 PM IST