Gripen E enters serial production as Saab targets sales
Speaking during an annual results presentation on 15 February, Buskhe said the programme advance was made “in the first week of January”.
Saab is under contract to produce 60 examples of the new-generation type for the Swedish air force, and 36 E/F-model examples in partnership with Embraer for Brazil.
Following scheduled first deliveries to both customers before year-end,
the Gripen E is expected to be available for use in Sweden from 2021,
according to Stockholm’s FMV defence materiel administration.
Initial operational capability has previously been set for 2023.