Portugal approaches Saab to purchase Gripen fighter jets following withdrawal from US F-35 program

The rearmament and the search for alternatives by Europe in front of a Trump government willing to stop being the umbrella of the Old Continent are generating a crisis that for others is an opportunity. The viral debate about the existence or not of a 'kill switch' (a switch of deactivation) in the American F-35 fighter that could cause the European defensive systems to collapse, if the US so wishes, has sown the doubt in various countries about…

Portugal approaches Saab to purchase Gripen fighter jets following withdrawal from US F-35 program

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Portugal Eyes Swedish Gripen Fighters as U.S. Defense Ties Shift: A Strategic Crossroads in European Air Power

In a move that could reshape the defense calculus of Southern Europe, Micael Johansson, CEO of Swedish aerospace giant Saab, has confirmed that the company is engaged in formal talks with Portugal to supply its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. The revelation, shared during an interview with Swedish business daily Dagens Industri, signals a critical moment for NATO procurement trends, European defense autonomy, and Portugal’s strategic posture in the …

Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

On April 6, 2025, Saab Chief Executive Officer Micael Johansson confirmed during an interview with Dagens Industri that negotiations are ongoing with Portugal and Canada regarding the potential acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen. [...]