Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) for concept studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025.
This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions from a systems of systems perspective, technology development and demonstrations. Saab will collaborate closely with FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defense Research Agency, GKN Aerospace and other industry partners.
“Saab is in a strong position and, having recently developed Gripen E and GlobalEye, we have the advanced technology and engineering know-how to take the future fighter concept forward. This means that we will continue to provide innovative solutions to meet the future operational needs of the Swedish Armed Forces and other customers,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area.
Saab will further develop collaborations with stakeholders working on emerging and disruptive technologies, which will play an important role in future combat aircraft systems. Saab will also explore innovation platforms, including the Swedish Government’s Defense Innovation Initiative and NATO’s North Atlantic Defense Innovation Accelerator.
The conceptual studies included in this contract will take place in parallel with the modernization of Gripen C/D and the introduction of Gripen E in Sweden and Brazil.