Saab 37 Viggen Fighter Was Built for War with Russia

Saab 37 Viggen Fighter Was Built for War with Russia

The Saab 37 Viggen is an often-underappreciated Cold War fighter. While the world was focused on the arms race between the Americans and the Soviets, Sweeden worked tirelessly to produce arguably one of the best European fighters in the Cold War. Despite its humble reputation, the fighter left an indelible mark on aerospace engineering. The […] The post Saab 37 Viggen Fighter Was Built for War with Russia appeared first on 19FortyFive.

Ukraine’s Soviet-Era Jets to Get Swedish Boost in Modernization Plan

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said it is in talks with Sweden’s aerospace firm Saab to upgrade Ukraine’s Soviet-era air fleet with modern avionics such as radars and electronic countermeasures.

Saab has become an increasingly recognized name among the South American armed forces, thanks to high-profile contracts with the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) and the Colombian shipbuilding corporation COTECMAR. However, the Swedish company has greater aspirations and seeks to expand its presence in the region. Military Zone held an exclusive conversation with Saab about its current and future projects in Latin America. One o…

Easily deployed from a highway and therefore relatively independent of airbase infrastructure that could be targeted by enemy strikes, the Swedish manufacturer Saab's JAS-39 Gripen C/D is the most appropriate combat aircraft to meet the needs of the Ukrainian Air Force. And this is all the more so... This article Ukraine turns to Saab to modernize its old Soviet-designed fighter jets first appeared on Zone Militaire.

Ukraine and Sweden Deepen Air Force Cooperation Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine is advancing its efforts to modernize its air force through enhanced collaboration with Sweden, following a high-level meeting between Ukrainian defense officials and representatives from Swedish aerospace firm SAAB. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that Deputy Minister for… The post Ukraine and Sweden Deepen Air Force Cooperation Amid Ongoing Conflict appeared first on The Asia Live.

Ukraine and Sweden discuss Soviet-era aircraft modernisation and potential transfer of Saab platforms

A central topic was the integration of advanced Swedish avionics into existing Ukrainian aircraft, including modern radars, defensive systems, and electronic warfare countermeasures. The potential for collaboration between Ukrainian and Swedish defence industries was also considered as part of this upgrade initiative. “Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in this area will be mutually beneficial, as Ukraine will enhance the capabilities of its aircraft…