Hungarian Armed Forces Receive Two More Gripen Aircraft
The new aircraft will bolster Hungarian air defence and NATO air policing missions, officials said, as Sweden and Hungary mark 20 years of military cooperation.
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Hungarian Air Force Welcomes Two New Gripen Fighters at Kecskemét Air Base
Hungary has officially inducted two new SAAB JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft into service, increasing the Hungarian Air Force’s fleet to 18 aircraft and marking the 20th anniversary of Swedish–Hungarian military cooperation. The aircraft, which arrived in Hungary on 18 June, was formally received during a ceremony at the Hungarian Defence Forces’ 101st Szentgyörgyi Dezső Air Wing in Kecskemét on Tuesday. László Kürtös, parliamentary state secreta…
This brings the number of Gripens in the Hungarian Defence Forces to eighteen.
According to the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Defense, Hungary is returning to Europe to defend NATO's eastern flank. The defense of partners also requires fighter-bombers, which celebrated their 20th anniversary with a display.
Saab delivers last contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary
With the delivery of two new Gripen C fighters to Hungary, Swedish manufacturer Saab has completed a contract amendment order for four aircraft that was signed in January 2024. On June 24, 2026, Saab confirmed that Gripen C fighters landed the day before at Kecskemét Air Base, for filling an agreement signed between the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Hungarian Ministry of Defense. With its two latest additions Hungary will…
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