#  @GripenNews Gripen News Gripen News posts on X about sweden, air force, ukraine, air the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::257334936/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +37% - [--] Month [---------] -45% - [--] Months [---------] +60% - [--] Year [---------] +236% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::257334936/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +5.30% - [--] Month [--] +190% - [--] Months [---] +85% - [--] Year [---] +122% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::257334936/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.60% - [--] Month [------] +3.90% - [--] Months [------] +10% - [--] Year [------] +20% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::257334936/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) **Social topic influence** [sweden](/topic/sweden) #881, [air force](/topic/air-force), [ukraine](/topic/ukraine), [air](/topic/air), [thailand](/topic/thailand), [brazil](/topic/brazil), [defence](/topic/defence), [poland](/topic/poland), [colombia](/topic/colombia), [hungary](/topic/hungary) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@valkstrategy](/creator/undefined) [@aviationintel](/creator/undefined) [@faboficial](/creator/undefined) [@flygvapnet](/creator/undefined) [@penandpaper1989](/creator/undefined) [@saab](/creator/undefined) [@embraer](/creator/undefined) [@natoaircom](/creator/undefined) [@swedishpm](/creator/undefined) [@flygvapenchef](/creator/undefined) [@pljonson](/creator/undefined) [@sairanenjan](/creator/undefined) [@flightglobal](/creator/undefined) [@usairforce](/creator/undefined) [@natotigers](/creator/undefined) [@kthuniversity](/creator/undefined) [@raestimr](/creator/undefined) [@royalnavy](/creator/undefined) [@leehudson](/creator/undefined) [@paulmcleary](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Sweden accelerating #Space capabilities. FMV contracted Planet Labs and ICEYE for space systems and services with SAR and electro-optical capabilities to support long range strike. Originally planned from [----] now the first of [--] satellites will be delivered in [----]. FMV" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2010704510113472577) 2026-01-12T13:24Z 26.2K followers, 15.5K engagements "JAS [--] #Gripen E - fin marked [---] recently left Saab Linkping for delivery checks at FMV and then heading over to the Swedish Air Force. Video: Saab AB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2013736256090365972) 2026-01-20T22:11Z 26.2K followers, 40K engagements "Mark Rutte have to resign. #NATO @SecGenNATO" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015824478463209768) 2026-01-26T16:29Z 26.3K followers, 29.1K engagements "We can not have a @SecGenNATO who refers to a convicted sexual predator as "our daddy" - and who's communicating to the world and our European citizens that we have no chance to defend ourselves against russia. #European" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015828097916875151) 2026-01-26T16:44Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements "@ValkStrategy Been a year but global news sites still relay The Don's propaganda 'as if' perfectly normal gvmt statements. Some might look for clarification but no one in agencies or big corps dare to correct the President. So the lie is out there and then. voila TACO Tuesday. 💰💰💰" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2017086923303506089) 2026-01-30T04:06Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements "Trump does not come up with these ideas. It's Navarro Bessent Vance Rubio others. All backed by the GOP. Actually be thankful that the Trump admin exposed just how little we can trust the Americans. But still many naive politicans dream that it will all be over in [--] years. This is exactly why countries should not buy F35s. I am sorry we did. Get out of as much American as possible that this man can use to extort your country. https://t.co/PlTf0Hogdf This is exactly why countries should not buy F35s. I am sorry we did. Get out of as much American as possible that this man can use to extort" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2017154759522718011) 2026-01-30T08:35Z 26.2K followers, 16.3K engagements "Swedish TV [--] reporting that six JAS [--] #Gripen currently deployed to Iceland Air Policing will also be tasked to take part in #NATO Arctic Sentry and patrol #Greenland. Not yet confirmed. https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5UywhT6R82ljdJXTy25rjc/erfar-jas-gripen-ska-patrullera-groenland https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5UywhT6R82ljdJXTy25rjc/erfar-jas-gripen-ska-patrullera-groenland" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2021900835668865519) 2026-02-12T10:54Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "3 x GBU-49 GPS/Laser guided bomb on #Gripen E test aircraft 39-8. Centreline station [--] + 5L and 5R. Video: Saab AB https://www.facebook.com/watch/v=883263707928691 https://www.facebook.com/watch/v=883263707928691" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2021938469753229455) 2026-02-12T13:24Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "@BreakingDefense Why would anyone in Europe want to hear the opinion of Belgium's Defence Minister So far he's only sending money to Lockheed Martin and Donald Trumps America while complaining about European countries looking to invest more in Europe. Sit down" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2022391834157420997) 2026-02-13T19:26Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "#Arctic Sentry #NATO "Allies Denmark and Sweden perform integration flight" Faroe Islands Iceland Photos: Dyrholm Danish Defence & Swedish Armed Forces #Gripen #F35 https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/nato-announces-arctic-sentry-enhancing-natos-presence-in-the-arctic-and-the-high-north https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/nato-announces-arctic-sentry-enhancing-natos-presence-in-the-arctic-and-the-high-north" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2022401638896669133) 2026-02-13T20:04Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "Gvmt asking parliament to authorize a G2G sale of up to four Saab #Globaleye surveillance #aircraft to #Denmark. 👀 Photo: Saab https://www.regeringen.se/rattsliga-dokument/proposition/2025/04/prop.-20242599 https://www.regeringen.se/rattsliga-dokument/proposition/2025/04/prop.-20242599" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912101164364997077) 2025-04-15T11:10Z 26.4K followers, 30.3K engagements "Saab Sees Potential Canada Production Line Serving Other #Gripen Buyers Article: Robert Wall Aviation Week February [--] [----] https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/saab-sees-potential-canada-production-line-serving-other-gripen-buyers https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/saab-sees-potential-canada-production-line-serving-other-gripen-buyers" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2019059346248700038) 2026-02-04T14:43Z 26.4K followers, 13.3K engagements "OK. #Arctic Even if russia manages to receive its full order of [--] Su-57 it would still fly _less than half_ as many stealthy fighters as Norway Denmark and Finland combined. NATO will have [----] stealthy fighters before russia has [--]. No need for hysteria. #StrongerTogether" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2019132114294448535) 2026-02-04T19:33Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "On average Saab added [--] employees every week of [----]. [-----] new employees since [----]. Very busy" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2019357884694556726) 2026-02-05T10:30Z 26.4K followers, 12.5K engagements ""The Swedish detachment comprises six JAS [--] #Gripen multirole fighters known for their agility advanced sensors and interoperability with #NATO command and control systems." #Iceland Allied Air Command Article: https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/swedish-jas-39-gripen-deployment-to-iceland-marks-historic-moment-for-natos-newest-ally https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/swedish-jas-39-gripen-deployment-to-iceland-marks-historic-moment-for-natos-newest-ally" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2020260374642323462) 2026-02-07T22:16Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "@ValkStrategy @noclador Lockheed Martin lobbyists @noclador keep claiming F-35A is cheaper than Gripen E but every contract signed for F-35A aircraft has been significantly more expensive than any Gripen E contract so far signed adjusted to aircraft numbers. Not even considering LCC" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2020280894385451251) 2026-02-07T23:37Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "#OTD Feb [--] [----] first flight JA37 #Viggen In the early 1990's a new signals facility was created to support continued development of Viggen and Gripen. At AMPA (Antennmtplats Arboga) a complete aircraft could be raised and measured from almost any angle. Video: AEF" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2020623738212114477) 2026-02-08T22:20Z 26.4K followers, 51.3K engagements "Unfortunately Europe is still sending large sums of money to the United States. Less talk - more action. Hurry up and ramp up European defence industry. Buy European The sooner we can end PURL the better. Can we now quit pretending Trump is ok for Ukraine now https://t.co/tyWk8pOC3W Can we now quit pretending Trump is ok for Ukraine now https://t.co/tyWk8pOC3W" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2021690037910340065) 2026-02-11T20:57Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "Being a European today basically means having a pretty excellent day until around [--] pm when the White House starts posting the dumbest shit you've ever had the misfortune to read. Every. Damn. Day" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2011841343719379045) 2026-01-15T16:42Z 26.4K followers, 1.8M engagements "FAB weapons testing in "Operation Thor". Brazilian Air Force conducts weapons testing with F-39E #Gripen to verify safe separation and establish protocols for operational use of dumb and laser guided #bombs. Edited from Full Video FAB: https://youtu.be/2ov1iziungc https://youtu.be/2ov1iziungc" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2020189637848055900) 2026-02-07T17:35Z 26.4K followers, 169.8K engagements "#Ukraine - #Sweden DefMin's discussed #Gripen financing. - Ukraine wanting to use some of the secured [--] Bn. - Talks also with other countries on funding. - Intensive dialogue. Pic is Google Translation. Checked ok. Source in Swedish: TV [--] / TT https://www.tv4.se/artikel/tt-260211-euforsvar1-ec0402ba/gripensamtal-i-ett-intensivt-skede https://www.tv4.se/artikel/tt-260211-euforsvar1-ec0402ba/gripensamtal-i-ett-intensivt-skede" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2021708793541779780) 2026-02-11T22:11Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "@Aviation_Intel "Big Mac lot [--] burgers are delivering with pickles" 😏" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2022121529795018975) 2026-02-13T01:31Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "@BBCWorld Yeah the problem is not Trump. The problem is a political system that allows for someone like Trump to destroy everything - including the relationship with allies. Both GOP and Democrats are part of the problem. The trust is gone. There is not turning back. You f'd up" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2022830406584635826) 2026-02-15T00:28Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "This pic. Some say KF-21 is "better than Rafale". Well. Out of [--] points only [--] are available for bombs (7 on Gripen E [--] on Rafale). Then AAMs. Max. [--] x METEOR (7 on Gripen E [--] on Rafale) When carrying external fuel only [--] points left for bombs (5 on Gripen E). But. 1/2 https://t.co/jpytA3e8um adunek uyteczny przenoszony przez nowy koreaski samolot wielozadaniowy KF-21 Boramae jest nieco mniejszy ni w przypadku francuskiego Rafale czy amerykaskiego Super Horneta. Ale koreaskie rozwizanie jest inteligentniejsze twierdzi koreaski portal https://t.co/jpytA3e8um adunek uyteczny przenoszony przez" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2023032829723230602) 2026-02-15T13:53Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "Wanted to post these from when @wisemanswisdoms curated @Sweden. Great photos but with constant name changes to that account a bit annoying to share/find over time. "I always dreamt of flying fighters . flying a #Gripen fighter down Sndre Strmfjord on #Greenland." #avgeek" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1000478941889548288) 2018-05-26T20:49Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements "Have to guess Friday 28th then. as a Swedish #avgeek I naturally associate [--] with twin seaters. #TX (Viggen Gripen twin-seat serials 378xx 398xx) The US Air Force this week is expected to select winners for a new training jet and a new helicopter. In August we reported the T-X decision would come this week: https://t.co/7dtxGEiiJX The US Air Force this week is expected to select winners for a new training jet and a new helicopter. In August we reported the T-X decision would come this week: https://t.co/7dtxGEiiJX" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1044264032096669696) 2018-09-24T16:35Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements "Low altitude navigation flight during #ColdResponse22 in #Norway. Full Video: Frsvarsmakten Inblick #Gripen https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Z4CiEWe3nZQ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Z4CiEWe3nZQ" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1506931201176739840) 2022-03-24T09:49Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "New military aid package to #Ukraine [---] Bn SEK (US$ 536m) towards financing defence equipment. Sweden's FMV tasked signing near-term industry deals. [--] Bn SEK towards production of Ukrainian long range drones and long range missiles. 300-500km range Training on systems" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1884968740242002407) 2025-01-30T14:15Z 22K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Thai Air Force VIP delegation at #AeroIndia2025 - invited by the Indian Air Force Posing with a model of Saab #Gripen E #Thailand is in final contract negotiations for the type. Photos: RTAF" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1889419367869546668) 2025-02-11T21:00Z 22K followers, [----] engagements "South African Air Force #Gripen D #AAD2024 #Waterkloof #fighterjet #aircraft Photo: Karen Justl https://www.flickr.com/photos/justlkaren/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/justlkaren/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1890763319125934149) 2025-02-15T14:01Z 22K followers, [----] engagements "JAS 39C #Gripen at exercise Red Flag 13-2. Armed for precision strike. Nellis AFB #LasVegas + F-16 fighters. Photo: Magnus118 #Flygvapnet #SvFM ReUp" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1891188138107650276) 2025-02-16T18:09Z 22K followers, [----] engagements "Annual survey on public trust. Most trusted International politician: @ZelenskyyUa Very low trust in @X @Tesla and @elonmusk always ranked at the very bottom. By Medieakademin. [----] ppl interviewed Jan [--] - Feb [--]. https://medieakademin.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fortroendebarometern-2025.pdf https://medieakademin.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fortroendebarometern-2025.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892137050649854386) 2025-02-19T09:00Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements "FAB Saab F-39E #Gripen [----] Photo: Johnson Barros #photography #aircraft" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892366519570444376) 2025-02-20T00:11Z 23.4K followers, [----] engagements "Rockets 🚀 #Gripen #Bofors Video: Saab AB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892622690562814443) 2025-02-20T17:09Z 22.6K followers, 10.8K engagements "@donaldtusk [--]. Finance some of this with an Internet traffic taxation model on foreign companies not in line with European values. South Korea already has this taxation model. X TikTok Google Meta. Tax them until they stop anti-European lies and hate. They are harmful companies" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892631102642090487) 2025-02-20T17:43Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements "Swedish Air Force JAS [--] #Gripen fighters flew a ground-attack training mission in the airspace of #Estonia and #Latvia today Feb [--]. Aerial refueling of JAS [--] over Estonia with French Air Force tanker. #Netherlands F-35 also seen here. Photo: FM/Butler/F7" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892650314097963113) 2025-02-20T18:59Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements "Framework agreement signed between FMV and Saab AB covering all aspects of the RBS [--] system. #Lithuania and #Latvia also part of this framework. Enabling production deliveries support training on MSHORAD missiles sights etc. Feb [--] https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-tecknar-avtal-om-robotsystem-70/ https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-tecknar-avtal-om-robotsystem-70/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1892925573237768616) 2025-02-21T13:13Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements "@penandpaper1989 Sadly I have no clout. Only know when and where. F [--] wing 20-22/5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/T55q5gGL3a3XxSaT8 https://maps.app.goo.gl/T55q5gGL3a3XxSaT8" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1923301875853508695) 2025-05-16T08:57Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "Sweden pick Bombardier Global [----] as "TP 106" - new VIP transport #aircraft Nytt flygplan strker statsflyget https://t.co/SoforEiYgD Nytt flygplan strker statsflyget https://t.co/SoforEiYgD" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1925934426904547733) 2025-05-23T15:18Z 25K followers, 12.9K engagements "FMV announced successful entry into orbit by Swedish-Danish #Bifrost #satellite. Launched June [--] on Falcon [--] from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Bifrost is specifically projected towards developing #AI applications. Equipped with Multispectral imaging (MSI) and ESM-radar" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1937491152422215688) 2025-06-24T12:41Z 26K followers, [----] engagements "@ValkStrategy Man. If only politicans weren't so short sighted. Imagine F [--] Tullinge w/ new aircraft. Train tracks and highway next to it. But nah they killed it. Many want to also get rid of Bromma leaving us with damned Arlanda. Look how they massacred my boy https://maps.app.goo.gl/umvsZGf6sxE8CEL88 https://maps.app.goo.gl/umvsZGf6sxE8CEL88" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1954194578476617754) 2025-08-09T14:54Z 26.2K followers, [--] engagements "PLAAF aircraft arrived in Thailand for exercise Falcon Strike [----] which will run until September [--]. J-11BS is really huge. Big blips. Photo: RTAF W23 Sept 16" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1967962085834608918) 2025-09-16T14:41Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Wearable counter-UAS system in use during #Gripen deployment to #Poland - Wingman (detector) & Pitbull (jammer) from MyDefence. With long endurance automatic modes fully portable and compact it can with ease support force dispersal operations. Photos: Flygvapnet. 1/2" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1970109937700249836) 2025-09-22T12:56Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "OK I feel some fiber-optic pessimists around here. That's a different story so to make two quick points: [--]. Ukraine's EW neutralize 80% of russian UAS. * [--]. Attack on russian air bases during Operation Spiderweb used FPV drones. Not fiber optics. * https://x.com/FOIresearch/status/1967594330643706298 Under avdelningen telekrigs avdelningsdag gstades FOI av ukrainske versten Ivan Pavlenko som beskrev rysk telekrigfring och ukrainska motmedel. Med [--] [---] telekrigare stoppar de [--] % av hoten vra och Ukrainas hjltar. https://t.co/VDHedO8dGp https://x.com/FOIresearch/status/1967594330643706298" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1970109940556824947) 2025-09-22T12:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Correction: Sweden will be the _fourth_ operator of both #Embraer (K)C-390 and Saab #Gripen - I said third. Was wrong to assume the NL/AT/SE arrangement to be faster than Czech contract. Still very cool. [--] Brazil [--] Hungary [--] Czech Republic [--] Sweden Photo: HuMoD" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1975850623515152653) 2025-10-08T09:07Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "Finally I can reveal my #CUAS. Unlike vaporware from the competition mine is ready for launch. 🚀 - Hit or Miss capability - Hand controller (BIC lighter) - AI enabled * - Long shelf life (IKEA Billy) - Safe. No dangerous batteries * Always Intoxicated (you bring the booze) Gvmt invest in #Gripen and anti-drone #CUAS systems. #CUAS [---] Bn ($370 m) for a wide range of anti-drone systems; sensors EW interceptor drones. [--] yrs earlier. #Gripen [--] Bn ($157 m); higher availability more mission equipment spares strengthen dispersed operations. Gvmt invest in #Gripen and anti-drone #CUAS systems." [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1976545172218577070) 2025-10-10T07:07Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "#Budget #politics Ngot fr #debatt vore #Frsvarsbudgeten 2030+. Regeringen freslr fortsatta satsningar. Oppositionspartierna har inte gett besked. #NATO's goal 3.5% of GDP by [----] backed by all parties in parliament. Gvmt also proposed cont. budget increase beyond 2030" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1977679545500405953) 2025-10-13T10:15Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements ""U.S. National Guards top leaders observed a ground refueling and rearming demonstration" #Gripen Uppland Wing rna Air Base in Uppsala #Sweden #Flygvapnet #military #NATO Photos: Tech. Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan 09.17.2025" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1977847957488549913) 2025-10-13T21:24Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#FCAS Flying Demonstrator #FMV signed #Saab AB for continued work on conceptual studies for future fighter systems in 2026-27. This phase add [---] Bn SEK ($283m) to Konceptprogram Framtida Stridsflygsystem (KFS) and includes first flights. KFS includes #GKN Aerospace" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1978088178759188505) 2025-10-14T13:19Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#Gripen C/D on a training mission over #Thailand. D fitted with training bombs while C is equipped with #LITENING pod. Photo: #RTAF" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1978937046849691920) 2025-10-16T21:32Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "There was never any talk of "giving". It would be selling them to European NATO-allies. No financial risk for the U.S only a matter of helping #Ukraine or not. Besides while Tomahawk is good much else could be bought for this _European_ money. Keep that money in the EU ty. Zelensky after Trump meeting on whether he now thinks its more or less likely US will give Tomahawks to Ukraine: Im realistic https://t.co/kgS0AQl0PR Zelensky after Trump meeting on whether he now thinks its more or less likely US will give Tomahawks to Ukraine: Im realistic https://t.co/kgS0AQl0PR" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1979310759407686046) 2025-10-17T22:17Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#history [--] years ago on October [--] [----]. Saab #FILUR first flight at Vidsel base. Filur stands for Flying Innovative Low-Observable Unmanned Research vehicle. V-stabs on but removable. After FILUR Saab worked on the #nEUROn UCAV with European partners. Photos: Saab AB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1979331446012809488) 2025-10-17T23:39Z 24.5K followers, 15K engagements "If the main concern is 'economic benefits' then no point for European firms to offer fighters to #Canada. Would only be a bargaining tool. If otoh an interest in Sovereign Controls w/ reduced dependency on the White House open up a tender. Oct [--] https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joly-f-35-program-economy-9.6938213 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joly-f-35-program-economy-9.6938213" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1979589758239346881) 2025-10-18T16:45Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "A small update on #Colombia. On Friday Defence Minister Pedro Snchez told radio Maanas Blu that the #Gripen contract soon to be signed is valued at [----] billion pesos. Payments are expected to begin in [----] averaging 3-3.5 billion pesos annually" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1979635675222978914) 2025-10-18T19:48Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "KC-390 #tanker capability for #Gripen fleet. According to HuMoD (17 Oct) integration work to enable aerial refueling capability is planned to start in [----]. Hungary ordered two #Embraer KC-390 - first one is operational. Photo: HMZ #KC390 #military" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980152775662297388) 2025-10-20T06:03Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements ""I would like to thank you for the work we have carried out a result of long-term cooperation. Here we get a platform that is tailored to our needs. But we cannot sit back. This is the beginning of the capability development says Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman." #Gripen E" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980335500717392346) 2025-10-20T18:09Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "Skaraborg Wing (F 7) is tasked with forming the first #Gripen E fighter squadron in #Flygvapnet. Almost everything is new in E. Packed with new sensors and emitters new displays more powerful engine more fuel and stores. Photo: Anders Ylander / GP https://www.gp.se/nyheter/vastsverige/han-landade-det-forsta-jas-planet-pa-satenas.c63eabfe-8141-42a2-9e27-952b3a7ba4a4 https://www.gp.se/nyheter/vastsverige/han-landade-det-forsta-jas-planet-pa-satenas.c63eabfe-8141-42a2-9e27-952b3a7ba4a4" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980377655703924850) 2025-10-20T20:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Much new to learn and to do but F [--] has prepared for today's E-arrival and with long experience in converting to new aircraft. First wing to induct AJ [--] #Viggen and then again first with JAS 39A #Gripen. Home to the 'Gripen Centre' where all Gripen pilots undergo training" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980377658455384291) 2025-10-20T20:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#Gripen E deliveries. #fortherecord [---] and [---] left Saab in September for FMV. After verification and validation flown to F [--] for official #handover (Oct [--] [----] to 2030). Said to go live on Monday. Photos: Otto Silfverskild SweGov Fdeps artikel https://www.regeringen.se/artiklar/2025/10/den-forsta-av-60-jas-39-gripen-e-har-levererats-till-forsvarsmakten/ https://www.regeringen.se/artiklar/2025/10/den-forsta-av-60-jas-39-gripen-e-har-levererats-till-forsvarsmakten/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980717623857078329) 2025-10-21T19:27Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Press conference announced. #Ukraine #Sweden President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Kristersson. + several other ministers. When: [--] pm. Where: Linkping The leaders will hold bilateral talks and present news regarding defence equipment exports. Today I have the honour to welcome President Zelenskyy back to Sweden. A strong and capable Ukraine is a key priority for Sweden and we will continue to make sure Ukraine can fight back against Russia's aggression. Looking forward to discussing how to further our cooperation https://t.co/lejr5CWK2h Today I have the honour to welcome President Zelenskyy" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980871898461569171) 2025-10-22T05:40Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "@Grubron Still unknown. But supposedly they will tour the Saab factory. Saab build AEW's and Gripen at that site. [--] Swedish ministers joining" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980878946557407245) 2025-10-22T06:08Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "PM confirmed this meeting will be held at Saab and they will discuss a "significant Swedish export deal". Saab in Linkping mainly produce Gripen and AEW aircraft" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980884383109116022) 2025-10-22T06:30Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Live stream on gvmt site #Ukraine #Sweden https://www.regeringen.se/ https://www.regeringen.se/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980984549225197632) 2025-10-22T13:08Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "PM: Deliveries of #Gripen E to Ukraine could begin in just about [--] years time. PM also said donation of C/D still a possibility but again now it's full focus on F-16 and Mirage" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1980996962691555405) 2025-10-22T13:57Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#Colombia contract signing first week of November. Finance Minister Germn vila confirmed this schedule. Colombia is buying 16-18 #Gripen E. Source: ET" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981001714355642726) 2025-10-22T14:16Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Cabinet meeting https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotrafico/gobierno-preve-firmar-en-noviembre-contrato-para-la-compra-de-los-cazas-gripen-para-renovar-la-flota-de-los-kfir-3501965 https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotrafico/gobierno-preve-firmar-en-noviembre-contrato-para-la-compra-de-los-cazas-gripen-para-renovar-la-flota-de-los-kfir-3501965" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981002534849520083) 2025-10-22T14:19Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements ""We consider the JAS [--] Gripen aircraft to be one of the most effective . and count on the first deliveries of Gripens already in 2026." What [----] "delivery" means is apparently not available. Kristersson said donations is not in LOI. But he did not rule out C/D to Ukraine. An important meeting with the @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson. We greatly value our relations with Sweden and all forms of support for our people. And today one of the key topics of our negotiations was strengthening Ukraines defense capabilities. We consider the JAS [--] Gripen https://t.co/iW5BxkSF6w An important meeting with" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981021730865860745) 2025-10-22T15:36Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Finland Sweden Norway and Denmark prepare joint procurements of #unmanned #aircraft systems and related technologies. "enhancing cooperation in the field of unmanned aircraft systems." Also in support of #Ukraine. https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-prepare-joint-procurement-of-unmanned-aircraftutm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-prepare-joint-procurement-of-unmanned-aircraftutm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981059797698171131) 2025-10-22T18:07Z 24.5K followers, 12K engagements "@GuiWiltgen Sure is :) Could mean a lot of work for Brazil" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981074795253878831) 2025-10-22T19:06Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "Huge #Gripen Fighter Order Letter Of Intent Signed By #Ukraine https://www.twz.com/air/huge-gripen-fighter-order-letter-of-intent-signed-by-ukraine https://www.twz.com/air/huge-gripen-fighter-order-letter-of-intent-signed-by-ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981198562907046238) 2025-10-23T03:18Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Swedish DefMin describe four ways of possible #Gripen financing. #Ukraine's budget. The Swedish Export Credit system (used by Brazil). Frozen russian funds. Swedish aid. #Sweden allocate [--] B SEK ($4.3 B) in [----] for #aid to Ukraine. 1/2 Pic: SVT https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/direktrapport-forsamrat-sakerhetslageinlagg=88d3adeb3978c60cd5edb9b720421d3a https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/direktrapport-forsamrat-sakerhetslageinlagg=88d3adeb3978c60cd5edb9b720421d3a" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981213275023925526) 2025-10-23T04:17Z 24.5K followers, 10.2K engagements "My comment: To use a share of the annual [--] billion in aid could speed up reconstruction of #Ukraine's Air Force. #Sweden already use this aid framework to buy equipment either directly for Ukraine or to replenish donated stocks. EU will discuss the russian assets today" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981213277121102138) 2025-10-23T04:17Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Air Chief J. Wikman @Flygvapenchef compare #Gripen E vs. C and why it's a suitable system for #Sweden and #Ukraine. I added auto-generated #english #subtitles - they actually turned out good. "it goes faster flies higher" 😎 Source: SVT Aktuellt https://www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv6/aktuellt/igar-21-00 https://www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv6/aktuellt/igar-21-00" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981262487128584199) 2025-10-23T07:32Z 24.5K followers, 13.4K engagements "Should just be noted output is not always in the hands of Saab. The entire supply line need to be at a matching production rate. Just ask India where HAL had several Tejas sitting around waiting for engines. Because GE's own sub-contractors failed to deliver. So. many. parts. @Saab discussing extra production hub to support Ukrainian Gripen E purchase CEO Micael Johansson says. Step would be in addition to boosting annual output using existing lines in Linkoping and Brazil. Kyiv wants 100-150 jets. https://t.co/3lBbAP5n5r https://t.co/lxqwOQ8vOT @Saab discussing extra production hub to" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981674172674945167) 2025-10-24T10:48Z 24.5K followers, 10.8K engagements "Saab CEO said investments at factories to take #Gripen production to "somewhere between 20-30 aircraft per year". If a big order for Ukraine further investing in capacity but first jets built at current facilities to meet delivery within [--] years (from order). Photo: Saab" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981761134463267318) 2025-10-24T16:34Z 24.5K followers, 31.3K engagements "@ThaiArmedForce My condolences. "A more beautiful guest than Thailand's Queen Sirikit has never before travelled cortge through Stockholm" A magazine at the time printed ten pages of photos from State Visit in 1960" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1981936526033358971) 2025-10-25T04:11Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements ""Gripens for Ukraine are part of our security guarantees an Air Force capable of fully protecting our skies." Together with Sweden Ukraine will significantly increase its combat aviation numbers. This is an ambitious task and it must be fulfilled. A historic step has been taken now an agreement with Sweden on Gripen fighter aircraft and thats a good choice. We are counting on [---] https://t.co/kdUilZDrgR Together with Sweden Ukraine will significantly increase its combat aviation numbers. This is an ambitious task and it must be fulfilled. A historic step has been taken now an agreement with" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1982091582850597262) 2025-10-25T14:27Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Air Force II (AC) squadron with #Typhoon fighters came over to F [--] Norrbotten Wing to exercise with JAS [--] #Gripen's from [---] squadron. And a reunion. These squadrons worked together for #NATO's enhanced Air Policing in #Poland. Photos: Flygvapnet #military" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1982872031160045991) 2025-10-27T18:08Z 24.5K followers, 11.2K engagements "@penandpaper1989 @flygvapnet Np. Ok let's try one This is Max. What's his Air Force rank knight rank and flight hours Answer in Swedish" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1983115467310150012) 2025-10-28T10:15Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "@Aviation_Intel A king interfering with a warship project (Vasa) is exactly why Sweden have FMV. (Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628)" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1983247067406373262) 2025-10-28T18:58Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Lstips. Sveriges #incidentberedskap s fungerar den (Swedish #QRA - how it works) Swedish Air Force photo from this September showing a RuAF Il-20 German Eurofighters and a Swedish JAS [--] #Gripen. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/10/sa-fungerar-incidentberedskapen/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/10/sa-fungerar-incidentberedskapen/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1983551728827175241) 2025-10-29T15:09Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "A growing number of flags on this aircraft. Swedish Air Chief with delegation at Embraers factory in #Brazil. Signed first hull part for the first of four Swedish C-390. Photo: Embraer Flygets motsvarighet till det frsta spadtaget: I veckan signerade jag den frsta delen till skrovet p vra nya transportflygplan C-390. Starten p en ny era. @flygvapnet Foto: @embraer https://t.co/AS9CwUTDBO Flygets motsvarighet till det frsta spadtaget: I veckan signerade jag den frsta delen till skrovet p vra nya transportflygplan C-390. Starten p en ny era. @flygvapnet Foto: @embraer https://t.co/AS9CwUTDBO" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1983786957437059576) 2025-10-30T06:44Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "#ThrowbackThursday Swedish Air Force Exercise [----] at Frila / Fne war base. A fairly large base in the woods with a [----] meter main runway + three short tracks via a road network. JAS 39A #Gripen and Saab [---] in FSR [---] airborne radar config #AEW. Photo: Peter Liander" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1983935591105372380) 2025-10-30T16:34Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "#Colombia Strategic visit. Swedish Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman @Flygvapenchef and Swedish Ambassador to Colombia Maria Cramr visited the Colombian Aerospace Force @FuerzaAereaCol #FAC. Briefed about about technological and operational capabilities of FAC" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1984253099914232263) 2025-10-31T13:36Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "3 x RAF E7 #Wedgetail for [----] billion [--] x SwAF S [---] #GlobalEye for [-----] billion https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2024/saab-signs-contract-with-swedish-fmv-for-a-third-globaleye https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2022/saab-receives-order-for-two-globaleye-for-sweden UK RAF E-7 Wedgetail: the most expensive aircraft ever bought by the UK Originally just over 2bn for [--] now 2.28bn for [--] making each cost 760m And not a single useable aircraft has yet been delivered with no prospect of such. IOC end of [----] https://t.co/PApyPjgcNG" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1984275982161973725) 2025-10-31T15:07Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "@penandpaper1989 A typical aircraft project then always late to a party :) Just a bit strange when they let private industry charge tax payers more. for being late 🤔" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1984400116455710779) 2025-10-31T23:20Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "A bit of nostalgia. Volvo Flygmotor and Saab-Scania. A lot of things would then happen to these companies but Volvo's #RM12 engine (now with GKN Aerospace Sweden being the OEM) is still very much in Saabs #Gripen C/D - both now undergoing upgrades. Photos: GKN Saab AB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1984633186706452898) 2025-11-01T14:46Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "@Tingan_sabia @niklas_granholm Hockey and Gripen a winning combination. https://x.com/GripenNews/status/964623934644719616 One for the Lule fans. #FighterFriday https://t.co/PwQuc3XKYI https://x.com/GripenNews/status/964623934644719616 One for the Lule fans. #FighterFriday https://t.co/PwQuc3XKYI" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1984663307031081470) 2025-11-01T16:46Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "@penandpaper1989 @IKEA You need seven more animals for STRIL 60" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1985050929104572458) 2025-11-02T18:26Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "Here's another example how #Saab collaborates with Swedish #universities. Master thesis on ventilation prediction in future flying craft. Studying 1D (One-Dimensional Flow) model - to cut lead time and costs. Saabs #SOAR1 UCAV model. Source: D. Loggin O. Kvamees / #LIU Saab #FCAS Unmanned supersonic 'Loyal Wingman' stealth concept. Focus: High-speed BVR. Wind tunnel tests Dec [----]. Internally funded. Time reduced through additive manufacturing & @KTHuniversity wind tunnel. Costs down by 90%. Fin-less version also tested. Pics: Saab AB ICAS [--] https://t.co/AhFhjLGd5b Saab #FCAS Unmanned" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1985366844266430466) 2025-11-03T15:21Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "State Visit #Canada - Launching "Strategic Partnership". - "Sweden Canada #Innovation Days conference which aims to strengthen cooperation between Swedish and Canadian actors in #defence and security electrification and advanced technology. https://www.government.se/press-releases/2025/11/state-visit-to-canada/ https://www.government.se/press-releases/2025/11/state-visit-to-canada/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1985385891477553385) 2025-11-03T16:37Z 24.6K followers, 19.3K engagements "#Sweden - #Ukraine Defence ministers meeting. Press conference already tomorrow not on Friday" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986065249401782635) 2025-11-05T13:37Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Many countries now want to attract more recruits. In #Hungary a defense experience center opened up today in Gyr. With escape room drone range airsoft-range VR goggles etc. Next door is a #recruitment office. SRC: Honvedelem / MTI Photo: kos Pintr" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986158936584822812) 2025-11-05T19:49Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Letter of Intent for Defence Innovation Looks like something will be signed today #Ukraine - #Sweden _something_ Looks like something will be signed today #Ukraine - #Sweden _something_" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986471790395195400) 2025-11-06T16:32Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Saab in Linkping today. Discussions on concrete steps to create a modernized Air Force" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986474734138102031) 2025-11-06T16:44Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Ukraine looking to start training on the #Gripen system as soon as possible. Ready to immediately send personnel to Sweden. - Shmyhal" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986476240698515597) 2025-11-06T16:50Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "A first Gripen contract could be signed in "days/weeks" hoping to see Gripen in Ukraine next year. - Ukrainian DefMin Denys Shmyhal" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986477001188815348) 2025-11-06T16:53Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Yep Europe's airspace is large and Air-to-Air refuelling is really useful. Example; when #Gripen fighters from F [--] Wing up in northern #Sweden flew to Beja Air Base in #Portugal it took just over [--] hours. They filled up from a German tanker and then a French tanker. Not bad. The Nordic Air Forces conducted a joint air operation in Finnish airspace on [--] November [----]. The mission involved F/A-18 Hornet JAS [--] Gripen and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets which were supported by an air-to-air refueller from @A330_MMU. #ilmavoimat #WeAreNATO https://t.co/v8sbwcL6k1 The Nordic Air Forces conducted" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986489427313504730) 2025-11-06T17:42Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "If you missed today's coverage of the press conference #Sweden -#Ukraine my thread: https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986473955734192231 We continue working on delivering Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft to Ukraine. In October President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed agreements that pave the way for transferring the aircraft to Ukraine. Today during the visit https://t.co/g9QGKTPjJk https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986473955734192231 We continue working on delivering Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft to Ukraine. In October President of Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986490552850772168) 2025-11-06T17:47Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "Hopefully something secret is already going on similar to in France with their early Mirage training otherwise it will be a lot of work to make [----] work. Not impossible to do though. Time can be compressed. But mechanics yep those heroes carry the key to make this work" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986684930986999961) 2025-11-07T06:39Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "#Ukrainian company sign #MoU w/ Saab on production for #Gripen E - DefMin IMO if done similar to the Brazilian deal then Ukraine could be tasked to supply certain Gripen aerostructures for the global market. Larger volume. 1/2 https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-and-sweden-agree-on-localizing-gripen-1762531242.html https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-and-sweden-agree-on-localizing-gripen-1762531242.html" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986949435385917580) 2025-11-08T00:10Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "Poking #ChatGPT a bit. it offered [--] sources to back up a 'fact'. [--] unverified blog post. [--] irrelevant. It stopped responding when asked why it didn't apply "the method". #NotABug Pretty much every time ChatGPT (and Grok) reply with unverified 'facts'. They have that in common" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987224028872909059) 2025-11-08T18:21Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements "@ixthusbasileus @grok I agree with that. Especially on follow up questions. ChatGPT really failed hard this time [--] of [--] sources had nothing to do with my question other than a matching word on those sites. Yet so confident" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987248579556352329) 2025-11-08T19:59Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "Play Hide 'N Seek against them #GlobalEye EriEye ER AESA radar EOS/IR day/night sight Seaspray AESA radar (repositionable) ESM/ELINT IFF AIS . #GripenE Raven AESA radar (repositionable) Skyward-G IRST MFS-EW (Electronic Warfare) IFF MAWS . Photo: D. Ahlgren Saab AB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987265871757160838) 2025-11-08T21:08Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "#Colombia "The #Gripen aircraft give us access to the best air capabilities in the world" - General Luis Carlos Crdoba Avendao Commander of the Colombian Aerospace Force (#FAC) Comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana destac el ingreso a capacidades areas de lite con flota de aviones Gripen https://t.co/rRXgNeMIxQ https://t.co/rxdssdCLFu Comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana destac el ingreso a capacidades areas de lite con flota de aviones Gripen https://t.co/rRXgNeMIxQ https://t.co/rxdssdCLFu" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987268761716425003) 2025-11-08T21:19Z 24.6K followers, 10.6K engagements "Great to see @fab_oficial flying with F-39E #Gripen at @F1 So Paulo Grand Prix 👍 Vid: https://x.com/aero_in/status/1987584892411039972 @eda_oficial @saabdobrasil @embraer @fab_oficial Esse take da F1 TV foi sensacional @GripenNews https://t.co/VI044cmMEL https://x.com/aero_in/status/1987584892411039972 @eda_oficial @saabdobrasil @embraer @fab_oficial Esse take da F1 TV foi sensacional @GripenNews https://t.co/VI044cmMEL" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987655038055932250) 2025-11-09T22:54Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "#Thailand Training for Air Tactical Operations Evaluation [----] Saab #Gripen C/D Photos: Royal Thai Air Force" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1987994859630702952) 2025-11-10T21:24Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "@WinstonSyme4 @Aviation_Intel GlobalEye comes with both S and X-band AESA radars as well as an infrared/electro optical sensor. Main skibox is GaN-AESA with +70% range vs stealth over old versions. Chin mounted X-band AESA is an Air Sea land radar from Leonardo. There's also a Saab ESM/ELINT/EW kit" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989157702778646691) 2025-11-14T02:25Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "Interview with Saab CEO and DefMin Saab discussing with federal gvmt and Bombardier on #Gripen production for #Canada and #Ukraine. - New factory tech transfer R&D center for aerospace products. "We are talking collaboration." - CEO https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-ceo-michael-johansson-gripen-fighter-jets-defence-canada/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-ceo-michael-johansson-gripen-fighter-jets-defence-canada/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989192843831701988) 2025-11-14T04:45Z 24.9K followers, 15.3K engagements "Source: Also repeated on Infobae but they used a Saab Draken photo. or maybe it's the 17th jet https://www.lafm.com.co/orden-publico/estos-son-los-detalles-del-acuerdo-con-la-empresa-sueca-saab-para-la-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen-en-colombia-382559 https://www.lafm.com.co/orden-publico/estos-son-los-detalles-del-acuerdo-con-la-empresa-sueca-saab-para-la-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen-en-colombia-382559" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989194272135065968) 2025-11-14T04:50Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "Excellent 💪 ".successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the F-39E #Gripen fighter by the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. Saab press release: https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/gripen-e-and-kc-390-millennium-complete-refuelling-certification-flights https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/gripen-e-and-kc-390-millennium-complete-refuelling-certification-flights" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989325380298162524) 2025-11-14T13:31Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "Tweeting before morning coffee is a bit risky but this actually happened. so welcome #Colombia 💪🪅🎉 #Gripen E/F deal signed. [--] E + [--] F. https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-signs-contract-for-gripen-ef-with-colombia #Colombia Contract negotiations finalized - media FM Radio reports: [--] x #Gripen E/Fs in contract (long term 24) after payment plan allowed for +1 Gripen. Agreement could be announced today (Nov 14) during 106th anniversary of the Colombian Aerospace Force. Photo: Saab AB https://t.co/cp1YMuv8fn" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989551860617797826) 2025-11-15T04:31Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "@Ales_Kralj14 @PlJonson No contract yet" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989564056773005596) 2025-11-15T05:20Z 24.7K followers, [---] engagements "#Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032. Manufactured in . [--] single-seat E [--] double-seat F. Offsets: From [----] Q2 first a solar power plant. Weapons in-country support training logistics. Src/photo: Src [--] https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/gobierno-de-colombia-y-saab-cerraron-el-negocio-para-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen/ https://www.bluradio.com/nacion/cuando-llegan-los-primeros-aviones-gripen-a-colombia-esto-dijo-el-gobierno-rg10 https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/gobierno-de-colombia-y-saab-cerraron-el-negocio-para-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989643010964140177) 2025-11-15T10:33Z 24.9K followers, 18.6K engagements "That info is from the Colombian Ministry of Defence. Regarding reported offsets; solar panel plant (not power plant) desalination plant and training of medical professionals. [----] h logistical support and [--] year in-country support to get things started. #Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032. Manufactured in . [--] single-seat E [--] double-seat F. Offsets: From [----] Q2 first a solar power plant. Weapons in-country support training logistics. Src/photo: https://t.co/qBKu8SVf8B Src [--] https://t.co/TGYJLtVxrw https://t.co/T0mphZANqq #Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032." [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989719088180986342) 2025-11-15T15:36Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "How hard they pronounce the F in "Gripen F"" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989766957865078904) 2025-11-15T18:46Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Flares release at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range. Swedish Air Force sent two JAS 39D #Gripen to RAF Coningsby earlier this week. Photo: Alan Knight https://www.flickr.com/photos/elfinboy/54922501499/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/elfinboy/54922501499/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1989796391519228124) 2025-11-15T20:43Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Gah. Just seen another article that said #Colombia is the second customer for the twin-seater F. Stop forgetting #Thailand. Source: https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-gripen-ef-order-for-thailand https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-gripen-ef-order-for-thailand" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1990475095848927237) 2025-11-17T17:40Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "#Canada interested in Swedish firm Saabs #Gripen fighter jets Joly says https://globalnews.ca/news/11531004/canada-gripen-fighter-jets-f35-joly/ https://globalnews.ca/news/11531004/canada-gripen-fighter-jets-f35-joly/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1990897606122152067) 2025-11-18T21:39Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Trials at Donna Nook range. "The Swedish Air Force and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration have provided an invaluable contribution to developing advanced #NATO Electronic Warfare capabilities" - Sqn Leader Paul Sanders HQ A & S Warfare Centre 📷RAF Coningsby" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991084070231474422) 2025-11-19T10:00Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "(Reup due to an annoying typo) #Gripen E was evaluated to meet all requirements. #NORAD #Canada Pic: Grok" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991132009222033768) 2025-11-19T13:10Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "FAB [-----] taking off to join the First Air Defense Group "Jaguar Squadron" at Anpolis Air Base. 11th #Gripen E in Brazil. A Fora Area Brasileira divulgou imagens do primeiro voo em solo brasileiro do [--] caa Gripen a ser recebido Aeronave desembarcou de navio em Navegantes e foi levada at o aeroporto internacional da cidade onde foi montada e decolou hoje para Anpolis @GripenNews @hoje_no https://t.co/igoroLvqrT A Fora Area Brasileira divulgou imagens do primeiro voo em solo brasileiro do [--] caa Gripen a ser recebido Aeronave desembarcou de navio em Navegantes e foi levada at o aeroporto" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991170715400466437) 2025-11-19T15:44Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "F-35 proponents in Canada often sound so rude and aggressive. What the heck the Swedish state visit to Canada is anti-American A sales call Canada made the invitation. And btw our PM could not join as he's in Germany signing another important partnership. By Brian Lilley" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991226446912598336) 2025-11-19T19:25Z 24.9K followers, 70.3K engagements "#Canada needs more details on Swedish Gripen fighter jet deal Joly says https://globalnews.ca/news/11533026/canada-more-details-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly/ https://globalnews.ca/news/11533026/canada-more-details-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991235507301269624) 2025-11-19T20:01Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "#Gripen Made in #Canada - for #Ukraine Most of the debate in Canada centers on F-35 vs. Gripen but the Swedish DefMin also point out a need for more production capacity to meet Ukraine's ambitions. CBC Interview: Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-saab-gripen-canada-sweden-9.6984854 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6985401 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-saab-gripen-canada-sweden-9.6984854 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6985401" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991479033369096343) 2025-11-20T12:09Z 24.9K followers, 36.7K engagements "#Canada Industry Minister Mlanie Joly "very much interested" by Saabs offer over #Gripen production. And working together regarding #Ukraine. Video: Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/11533678/canada-sweden-will-continue-conversations-on-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly-says/ #Gripen Made in #Canada - for #Ukraine Most of the debate in Canada centers on F-35 vs. Gripen but the Swedish DefMin also point out a need for more production capacity to meet Ukraine's ambitions. CBC Interview: https://t.co/qPUbyEpnbn Article: https://t.co/oQXXpeIkaL https://t.co/LaMvNLMdKX" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991533030679449732) 2025-11-20T15:44Z 24.9K followers, 17.8K engagements "Saab #Gripen E Photo: Linus Svensson Saab AB 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991625498565439836) 2025-11-20T21:51Z 25K followers, 46.6K engagements "Yea. Sure people can argue specifics but #Canada evaluated Gripen E and said it met their requirements. That's actually enough. Canada is a JSF-partner since [----] and spent a lot of money in an industrial scheme. Sweden was not even in NATO at the time of selection. This is why LM and the Trumpalos are scared of the Gripen. Also tired of engaging all the BS individually. https://t.co/cpnpsNklLa This is why LM and the Trumpalos are scared of the Gripen. Also tired of engaging all the BS individually. https://t.co/cpnpsNklLa" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991651937415229944) 2025-11-20T23:36Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Saab says #Canada's air force could have #Gripen fighter jets in as little as [--] years https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/saab-sweden-canada-fighters-f35-9.6987069 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/saab-sweden-canada-fighters-f35-9.6987069" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991673026136482303) 2025-11-21T01:00Z 24.9K followers, 92.1K engagements "Not even the U.S. view F-35A as being enough for air defence. It's their much delayed jack of all trades F-16 replacement and not an air dominance fighter like F-15 F-22A F-47. What capability is missing what is needed F-35A is not some kind of role model for air combat. The F-35 is [--] to [--] years older than Gripen E. The F-35 is [--] to [--] years older than Gripen E" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991886679096050090) 2025-11-21T15:09Z 24.9K followers, 10.7K engagements "Sweden has [--] years of experience in developing fighter systems but without big funding or U.S. requirements. Swedish fighters are optimized for air combat with secondary roles strike and recce high survivability system of system. To be smart and adapt easily. To do it alone" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991889466341118153) 2025-11-21T15:20Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "It's just so absurd sometimes. F-35 vs. anything else debate and even how countries often evaluate fighters. No internal weapons bay That makes the entire system useless. Apparently. We always have to solve problems the American way. Follow their narrative. Non. Je refuse" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991917950165721443) 2025-11-21T17:13Z 24.9K followers, 96.3K engagements "@ValkStrategy And you can't ditch that IWB after firing off missiles so now just flying around with an empty box. Tho I also recall a study on DSI that seemed to suggest those things are not very good for M1.6" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991927330445623656) 2025-11-21T17:50Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Ok maybe buying #Gripen is just about as likely as Norway ever winning anything big in ice hockey. Still only talk about job creation. Nothing about sovereignty or own development. Maybe just too unimaginable. Lex Arrow But sure was fun to watch some angry men out there" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991969014260871229) 2025-11-21T20:36Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "I just don't want to get your hopes up. All the JSF partners talked a lot about having options and how nothing was decided but it was only to get a better production deal with the Americans. And then all they get to do is build parts soon some for Saudi Arabian F-35s. Yay" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1991982601331257489) 2025-11-21T21:30Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "#SouthAfrica Several #Gripen fighters has been seen and heard in the skies as South Africa is now currently hosting a #G20 summit. Filmed today this one carry two IRIS-T missiles + two fuel tanks. Amazing sound #SAAF fly Gripen C/D. Video: Wingtip Aviation G. Mynhardt" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992273406541320475) 2025-11-22T16:46Z 24.9K followers, 14.3K engagements "I hope Canada's Prime Minister heard a Gripen.😎" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992275217276604443) 2025-11-22T16:53Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "@aero_in Last two years almost no public events afaik. Not often we seem them" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992301638288351521) 2025-11-22T18:38Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Flight hour costs #Gripen From Armed Forces with a simple calcuation on average air wing costs 2017-2019. Perhaps including a larger overall picture is helpful. $5-20K / h. U.S. often talk about F-35 at $3500044000/hr. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/arsredovisningar/arsredovisning-2019/fm2018-20355.12-forsvarsmaktens-ar-2019_huvuddokument.pdf https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/arsredovisningar/arsredovisning-2019/fm2018-20355.12-forsvarsmaktens-ar-2019_bilaga-1-3.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992599347255820406) 2025-11-23T14:21Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "@aero_in Well that is reimbursement rates that covers basic fees for shared use of the platform not with all its support fixed and lifecycle costs. It's good info tho. I don't know if there are any updated CPFH numbers since LM agreed to bring costs down to 30K" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992612296972226646) 2025-11-23T15:12Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "He's a smart guy @mikaelgrev so why not take a look. A former Gripen pilot w/ combat missions over Libya now some kind of BVR decision aid AI genious and like myself an old C= Amiga nerd (respect). I also published today. #Gripen flight hour costs. https://gripennewsthread.blogspot.com/2025/11/gripen-flight-hour-costs.html Gripen E & F-35 how do they compare Tried to make it less about who has the biggest and more about the complexity of comparing fighters since so much is unknown. TLDR; A mixed Canadian fleet makes sense for reasons like cost risk & mission profiles. https://t.co/ZzxQNWeJXE" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992639104824275265) 2025-11-23T16:59Z 25K followers, 11.4K engagements "Pretty sure some accounts now attacking Gripen are not even JSF-fans but people living on spreading sensationalist lies disinformation and hate. They pick up on current news events and post nonsense for likes clicks and attention. Every topic. All topics" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1992941209485189166) 2025-11-24T12:59Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Armed Forces new #defence planning report to Gvmt (Nov 24). This section alone pretty much sums it up (but in no way complete). Continued capability growth in all areas. Tracked artillery MLRS Heavy torpedo Long range strike wpns Air defence. https://mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/f_pdffl_attachment/u7oslwidfd2onrdxtwsxus https://mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/f_pdffl_attachment/u7oslwidfd2onrdxtwsxus" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1993008056431788351) 2025-11-24T17:25Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "@ValkStrategy Not surprised. We're now in the most stupid timeline. And silly me for thinking maybe Google's super AI could at least use Google and find an update on EDE core. Took four replies before it realized its mistake. Even said RM12 is F414. 🤦♂" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1993018551486365768) 2025-11-24T18:07Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "#Colombia More details. Sovereign Electronic Warfare. Training center w/ [--] cockpits systems for engineers technicians support crew. + [--] jet (17) within allocated budget 9% cost redu. Gripen E/F determined to have lowest operating costs. Google-Trans. Original in RT. #ComunicacinOficial El Ministerio de Defensa Nacional y la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana reiteran que la adquisicin de las aeronaves de superioridad area Gripen E/F incluido el entrenamiento el equipo asociado el soporte logstico el armamento y todos los requerimientos https://t.co/8NZSWenuwE #ComunicacinOficial El Ministerio de" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1993220997298721230) 2025-11-25T07:31Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "FMV and GKN developing unmanned demonstrator aircraft. GKN Aerospace and FMV team up to build a flexible platform with turbojet motor. Within [--] months. Project is already underway work based on exploring innovative and cost-effective solutions. https://www.gknaerospace.com/se/nyheter/gkn-aerospace-faar-order-av-fmv-vaert-150-msek-ska-utveckla-obemannad-flygfarkost/ https://www.gknaerospace.com/se/nyheter/gkn-aerospace-faar-order-av-fmv-vaert-150-msek-ska-utveckla-obemannad-flygfarkost/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1993758632085712910) 2025-11-26T19:07Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements ""The Swedish submarine offer includes the UK which brings state-of-the-art technology. Together #Poland and #Sweden with support from the #UK can constitute a strong and decisive force in the Baltic Sea region." - Swedish MoD https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2025/11/polen-koper-svenska-u-batar/ Today is a historic day for the Swedish-Polish partnership and for increased security in the Baltic Sea. Poland has selected Swedish submarines for the Polish navy. This will strengthen our common defence security and defence industrial base. https://t.co/2WjiSu8o5L" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1993763071181873216) 2025-11-26T19:25Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Self-protection trials. 'Viking Flame' test exercise at the Donna Nook Air Weapons Range in Lincolnshire England Nov 10-14. Developing self-protection capabilities and improve the survivability of #NATO fighter aircraft. Info/Photo: FMV / M. Shorter" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1994010266695073831) 2025-11-27T11:47Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "#Baltic Air Policing mission handover to Spain. Since August 1st the Hungarian Air Force participated in #NATO #BAP with #Gripen. Previously in [----] [----] [----]. This time around with [--] interceptions and [---] flight hours. Ceremony at iauliai Air Base today. Photos: HuMod" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1994116476119228785) 2025-11-27T18:49Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "F-AIR Colombia 2025: Is Marcus Wandt sharing his famous chicken-lime recipe with pilots of the Brazilian Air Force Who knows. Cada imagen es una historia de pasin aeronutica de encuentros inolvidables de alianzas que ya estn tomando vuelo. 🔁 Abrimos hilo para que compartas tu mejor recuerdo. Ms informacin de la feria en https://t.co/javJgIzN4m Aplican T&C @AerocivilCol https://t.co/MmpYUo0Tr2 Cada imagen es una historia de pasin aeronutica de encuentros inolvidables de alianzas que ya estn tomando vuelo. 🔁 Abrimos hilo para que compartas tu mejor recuerdo. Ms informacin de la feria en" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1994128436185714880) 2025-11-27T19:37Z 24.9K followers, 10.9K engagements "#BREAKING The Brazilian Air Force has today announced successful firing of the #METEOR BVR-missile from F-39E #Gripen. The live European-made MBDA Beyond Visual Range missile was fired during 'Operation BVR-X' a live-firing campaign out of Natal air base. Photo: FAB" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1994146182608900500) 2025-11-27T20:47Z 24.9K followers, 21.9K engagements "Not only patents. Every Super Hornet in the world fly around with engine parts made in Scandinavia. @ValkStrategy I think many people forget that Volvo/GKN was heavily involved in the development of the RM16/F414. There are many Volvo patents in that engine. @ValkStrategy I think many people forget that Volvo/GKN was heavily involved in the development of the RM16/F414. There are many Volvo patents in that engine" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1995232074887000528) 2025-11-30T20:42Z 24.9K followers, 16.6K engagements "@SairanenJan @ValkStrategy It's just a weaker engine and that would require massive time money and redesign and there is no demand for it. And there is no uprated Ej200 outside some lab work. Again no demand. RR-engine is otoh studied for the next generation" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1995237674270249386) 2025-11-30T21:05Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "@SairanenJan @ValkStrategy Sure it's mostly about config time and money. Also GKN (I always type Volvo first.) is OEM of RM12 and could do pretty much what Eurojet can do likely at a lower cost. And gradually from the lowest risk with chip trimming up to +22 thrust increase. Near F414 baseline" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1995246368315859097) 2025-11-30T21:39Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Saab CEO on developing future fighters: "I'm not excluding any sort of partnerships going forward. . but with retaining OEM (manufacturer) capability on the fighter side: why would we let go of that" Exclusive: Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g Exclusive: Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1996983891739988267) 2025-12-05T16:43Z 25K followers, 11.4K engagements "#OTD in [----] FMV issued a flight test permit for a new Swedish fighter jet. Saab could now fly Pfpl 39-1. (Pfpl = Provflygplan = test/prototype aircraft) Chief test pilot Stig Holmstrm slept on site. Six hours after waking up on Dec [--] he became the first man to fly #Gripen" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998037130799632844) 2025-12-08T14:29Z 25K followers, 26.3K engagements "This year's group of conscipts at F [--] Norrbotten Wing had their skills tested in a final war exercise. Tasked with preparing JAS [--] #Gripen fighters for missions. In temperatures down to around -30c. Manual hoisting up of missiles. 📷 Norrbottens flygflottilj F 21" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998320464897200324) 2025-12-09T09:15Z 25K followers, 27.9K engagements "HRH The Crown Princess has added a deeper study of Air Force operations to her officer training. Swedish Crown Princess Victoria took part in a four-ship training mission. She was in a JAS 39D #Gripen from F [--]. Video in comments. 📷 H.K.H. Kronprinsessan Kronprinsessan i Flygvapnet Efter sin officersutbildning har Kronprinsessan under hsten frdjupat sig i Flygvapnets verksamhet och ftt inblick i det praktiska och det strategiska arbetet.Kronprinsessan fick ven flyga Jas [--] Gripen.Ls mer: https://t.co/2Lg9Ui7LqF Kronprinsessan i Flygvapnet Efter sin officersutbildning har Kronprinsessan under" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998347278893851128) 2025-12-09T11:01Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Nice action shot of #METEOR firing its booster before transitioning into 'ramjet' propulsion. Last month the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) fired off two METEOR missiles - and both hit their targets. Caa F-39E Gripen da Fora Area Brasileira lana Mssil Meteor. Esta a unio da tecnologia de ponta do caa sueco com um dos msseis ar-ar de longo alcance mais avanados do mundo. O Gripen e o Meteor representam um salto qualitativo para a defesa do nosso espao areo https://t.co/i0BmrHlqkX Caa F-39E Gripen da Fora Area Brasileira lana Mssil Meteor. Esta a unio da tecnologia de ponta do caa sueco com um dos" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998405954413420644) 2025-12-09T14:54Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Gripen first flight - #OTD December [--] [----]. Stig Holmstrm 4/10/1940 - 8/2/2022. Full video: The Test Pilots - Saab AB https://www.youtube.com/watchv=H72tSqaDiKI https://www.youtube.com/watchv=H72tSqaDiKI" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998443236956733753) 2025-12-09T17:22Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Was hoping to find a better photo/video but. yep that was [--] x #Gripen E followed by [--] C/D (two drop tanks on those) out flying today. 🎄#F7 F [--] har meddelat att det blir ett frsk i morgon med start [-----]. From SVT GP (vids in thread) https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/12/julgransflygningar2025/ https://t.co/Ckmhs5sK9L https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/12/julgransflygningar2025/ https://t.co/Ckmhs5sK9L" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1998871147027591476) 2025-12-10T21:43Z 24.9K followers, 12.5K engagements "Another F-35 buyer with creative cost calculations. #fail Not only a false promise of a fixed price but also argued - like Norway - that operating costs vs. other offers would be lower due to pilots flying more hours in simulators (duh). (Gripen was not in this competiton) #Switzerland will no longer buy [--] F-35As after its claim that Bern would pay a fixed price for the contract was rejected by Washington. It will now buy fewer aircraft but within the [--] billion Swiss Franc framework allocated. They have not yet said how many they will purchase. https://t.co/YJu1oygHBz #Switzerland will no" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1999497901597176281) 2025-12-12T15:13Z 25K followers, 15.1K engagements "@penandpaper1989 @TheRAFClub Very nice. That 39B had spin chute mounts and a clipped rudder" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1999515222814363975) 2025-12-12T16:22Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "@ValkStrategy Third option Maduro gifting some gold spray painted styrofoam for Trumps god aweful oval office. Please the emperor. #thedumbesttimeline" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1999635333240021480) 2025-12-13T00:19Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "@JohnBouras3230 At least in theory they could add some Gripens at not too much costs if they also utilize and co-finance Swedish resources" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2001055226145419698) 2025-12-16T22:21Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "Building military aircraft in #Canada would create more than [-----] jobs Saab tells Ottawa Were talking [---] to [---] aircraft . Saab is offering a very attractive proposal. - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly #Gripen #GlobalEye https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-gripen-fighter-yet-globaleye-surveillance-plane-melanie-joly https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-gripen-fighter-yet-globaleye-surveillance-plane-melanie-joly" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2001143212623241478) 2025-12-17T04:11Z 25K followers, 54K engagements "FMV ordering three years of development resources for the #Gripen system. To maintain resources such as test aircraft for validation and verification simulators support tools some infrastructure. [---] billion SEK ($270m) 2026-2028. #FMS39 https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-development-resources-for-gripen https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-development-resources-for-gripen" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2002043992293188008) 2025-12-19T15:50Z 25K followers, [----] engagements "@StefanForss46 Saab With revised defence plans that involved keeping C/D it was decided to accept further developed and capable E aircraft a bit later. Finland has ordered F-35A Block [--] configuration which are far from being ready" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2002081202761826599) 2025-12-19T18:18Z 25K followers, [----] engagements "@StefanForss46 And of course the first decision in [----] was first of all to support a partnership with Switzerland. Just a whole different security situation and stupid politicians. Requirements and schedule updated. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/09/gripen-cd-och-gripen-e-kommer-att-flyga-tillsammans/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/09/gripen-cd-och-gripen-e-kommer-att-flyga-tillsammans/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2002093217517551702) 2025-12-19T19:06Z 25K followers, [----] engagements "I see comments that F-35 is so much more modern than Gripen. We're in the 31st year since F-35 JSF Initial Requirements Document was established. Most fan boys freaking out over Canada considering a split buy were probably not even born back then. Delayed doesn't mean "new"" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2002217720193187844) 2025-12-20T03:21Z 25K followers, 373.6K engagements "JAS [--] #Gripen soon to be operational with #TAURUS cruise missile - Air Chief "I am expecting us to be operational at a date considerably earlier than previously planned - Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman commander of the Swedish Air Force 📷Saab AB https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/22/sweden-hastens-gripen-deep-strike-punch-with-taurus-missiles/ https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/22/sweden-hastens-gripen-deep-strike-punch-with-taurus-missiles/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2003076414556561425) 2025-12-22T12:13Z 25K followers, 39.2K engagements "@sallmanjohan Maybe not much at all but Taurus was indeed born out of motorized BK [--] (DWS 39) concepts/tech demo's in part supported by Sweden. Those demos led Germany to order full scale development of Taurus" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2003105064437882958) 2025-12-22T14:07Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "Swedish Air Chief @Flygvapenchef interviewed by Defense News. "I think most people are underestimating the power we will get with the E version . great capabilities in not being detected spoofing or affecting other sensors." #Gripen https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/23/swedish-air-chief-talks-next-gen-warplane-gripens-anti-drone-role/utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_dfn https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/23/swedish-air-chief-talks-next-gen-warplane-gripens-anti-drone-role/utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_dfn" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2003478734750531688) 2025-12-23T14:52Z 25K followers, [----] engagements "Sweden prepared to contribute with #Gripen in multinational force to #Ukraine after a ceasefire - PM JAS [--] #Gripen for air defence Black sea mine countermeasure capability training of troops. PM Ulf Kristersson after 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting in Paris today" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2008612094946800084) 2026-01-06T18:50Z 26K followers, 14.2K engagements "Happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari. Photo: Saab AB [--] [----] [--] # #3 https://t.co/fqgctOYeNr [--] [----] [--] # #3 https://t.co/fqgctOYeNr" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2009141403407012021) 2026-01-08T05:53Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "National Children's Day #airshow January [--] [----] Wing [--] #Gripen D. Photo: Royal Thai Air Force" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2009968447355302133) 2026-01-10T12:39Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements "Interesting framing. So happy DRAM prices doubled due to AI data centers. AI can for sure enable systems to be smarter but Online AI like Grok is only here to keep us online. Same reason why social media sites contantly 'feed' us new content. Much like a clown. 🤡" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2010359053046960452) 2026-01-11T14:32Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements "Sweden establishing a new territorial air defence - independent units focusing on short range air defense against helicopters cruise missiles drones. Programme: [--] Bn SEK ($1.6 bn) First order to industry: Q1. Under frsta kvartalet [----] kommer en frsta sammanhllande bestllning till industrin lggas. Frsvarsmakten har under [----] provat ett antal system vilket kan snabba p processen. Fokus ligger p kortrckviddigt luftvrn som kan frsvara mot kryssningsrobotar & drnare. (3/5) Under frsta kvartalet [----] kommer en frsta sammanhllande bestllning till industrin lggas. Frsvarsmakten har under 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2010364533181723093) 2026-01-11T14:53Z 26.2K followers, 26.4K engagements "#RTAF Children's Day [----] Wing [--] #Gripen C 📷Royal Thai Air Force" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2010600206585549029) 2026-01-12T06:30Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "@carlbildt They meme to shift focus and topics - so we do not discuss his mental health. That one is based on Trump interrupting a meeting to look at an imagined ballroom. https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/donald-trump-ballroom-white-house-viral-video-b2898082.html https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/donald-trump-ballroom-white-house-viral-video-b2898082.html" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2011032967708360934) 2026-01-13T11:09Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "#Hungary's four additional #Gripen C nearing completion. After delivery the Hungarian Air Force will own and operate a total of [--] Gripen C/D. This year their leasing-period will come to an end. 📷 Embassy of Hungary (visiting Saab Linkping)" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2011866820920148148) 2026-01-15T18:23Z 26.2K followers, 44.5K engagements "Some #history. Swedish Air Force refueling stop in #Greenland Kangerlussuaq (old DK: Sndre Strmfjord) [----]. Two JAS 39A #Gripen + TP [--] flying to the U.S. #USAF Sondrestrom Air Base until [----]. Featured in Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising. 📷 Flygvapennytt / H. Brandt" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2012226132024680938) 2026-01-16T18:11Z 26.2K followers, 14.4K engagements "Keep supporting Ukraine. Please donate if you can if not just keep reading news and spread the word don't get distracted. Ignore that idiot in the White House. He has no cards. Soon he will be gone. And support Denmark and Greenland. It's the right thing to do" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2012603811060183396) 2026-01-17T19:11Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements "@kajakallas Trump doesn't care about anything on this topic other than filling his own pockets. His clients want Greenland for AI centers and rare earth mineral extraction to avoid European legislation and sharing of wealth. Tax his tech bro buddies. Traffic tax. South Korea does it" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2012636111298875404) 2026-01-17T21:20Z 26.2K followers, 12.6K engagements "New Mission. To #Iceland for #NATO Air Policing. Sweden announce deployment of F [--] Wing to Keflavik. A #Gripen unit of squadron size February-March. Command by the Combined Air Operations Centre at Uedem Germany. 📷Jesper Sundstrm / FM Source https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2026/01/sverige-genomfor-nato-insats-pa-island/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2026/01/sverige-genomfor-nato-insats-pa-island/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2013202843046420873) 2026-01-19T10:52Z 26.2K followers, 16.2K engagements "@historyinmemes Hungarian pilot https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015128134140452943 In the video below pilot Maj. Lszl 'Szatyi' Szatmri cleared qualification to fly #Gripen. Typically [--] seconds needed - he doubled it. This centrifuge is very strong with rapid G-increase. Here's a pilot clearing [--] sec: Video: Saab AB https://t.co/DO7NteWWlO https://t.co/g22ou3QerH https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015128134140452943 In the video below pilot Maj. Lszl 'Szatyi' Szatmri cleared qualification to fly #Gripen. Typically [--] seconds needed - he doubled it. This centrifuge is very strong with rapid" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015128293037511034) 2026-01-24T18:23Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements "Significantly cheaper US components and more interest in #Gripen around the world. One year with Trump. The best salesperson for European fighters" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015203300958683197) 2026-01-24T23:21Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements ""the Peruvian air force has placed requests for information for the . #Gripen NG ." via @Flightglobal http://t.co/85wdtEzx #svfm http://bit.ly/WlMXq8 http://bit.ly/WlMXq8" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/299200692843859968) 2013-02-06T16:59Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "@orsoraggiante 9-10 bn for [--] Rafales Brazil ordered [--] Gripen for half that price https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brazil-finalises-468bn-gripen-ng-deal-416586/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brazil-finalises-468bn-gripen-ng-deal-416586/" [X Link](https://x.com/GripenNews/status/687863868954140672) 2016-01-15T05:08Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "A wonderful shot by Tim Jansson of JAS [--] #Gripen on a road base in #Sweden. Truck drivers getting a free airshow Photo: #avgeek http://jugg.se http://jugg.se" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1261702630767812609) 2020-05-16T16:58Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "Beautiful start from Bardufoss Air Station. Exercise Cold Response [--]. Video: Norrbottens Flygflottilj F [--] #SWEDEN #NATO #Gripen" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1504552842656370688) 2022-03-17T20:18Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "JAS 39D #Gripen loaded up with six AAMs taking off from road. Video: Skaraborgs Flygflottilj F 7" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1565872568170586113) 2022-09-03T01:21Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "JAS [--] #Gripen display training took place on the 17-19 April at Uppland Wing F [--]. Video: Tim Jansson #military #aircraft #airshow Sound on http://jugg.se http://jugg.se" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1649009998498783232) 2023-04-20T11:19Z 26.4K followers, 58.9K engagements "Sweden's next generation "Lule Class" surface warships has been named. (Lule is also home to F [--] Wing) Named after coastal cities: HMS Lule HMS Norrkping HMS Trelleborg HMS Halmstad Pic: Lule class next to Visby class. Artist impression by Saab. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/06/det-ska-marinens-nya-fartyg-heta/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/06/det-ska-marinens-nya-fartyg-heta/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1671440242241413122) 2023-06-21T08:49Z 26.4K followers, 83.8K engagements "https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/07/airshow-news-saab-pilot-wins-award-flying-gripen-e-at-riat/ https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/07/airshow-news-saab-pilot-wins-award-flying-gripen-e-at-riat/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1681639807791890432) 2023-07-19T12:19Z 26.4K followers, 24.5K engagements "Landing & takeoff utilizing a section of an active #road while traffic is temporarily stopped in both directions. The design of JAS [--] #Gripen makes it possible to use a short strip - without a brake chute or arresting gear. Video: Skaraborgs flygflottilj F [--] #military #roadbase" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1785319662491717991) 2024-04-30T14:45Z 26.4K followers, 37.2K engagements "BREAKING Sweden has decided to donate two ASC-890 AEW&C aircraft to #Ukraine. (Saab 340AEW) : Ongoing press conf https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2024/05/inbjudan-till-presstraff-om-militart-stod-till-ukraina/ https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2024/05/inbjudan-till-presstraff-om-militart-stod-till-ukraina/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1795712161635082719) 2024-05-29T07:01Z 26.4K followers, 61.2K engagements "Paralympian Conrad Hildebrand on a #SAS flight into Stockholm - ARN filmed two of the four JAS [--] #Gripen sent to fly an honor escort. Pilots even managed to show some hand hearts. #Paralympics2024" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1833608822608351366) 2024-09-10T20:49Z 26.4K followers, 35.8K engagements "#CRUZEX2024 Photos: SO Johnson @fab_oficial" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853844626693566709) 2024-11-05T16:59Z 26.4K followers, 10.4K engagements "The american mind cannot comprehend this Example of #Gripen #AESA with the repositioner. #military https://t.co/kZ6iVq0pFS Example of #Gripen #AESA with the repositioner. #military https://t.co/kZ6iVq0pFS" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1858515174744875468) 2024-11-18T14:18Z 26.4K followers, 30.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @valkstrategy @aviationintel @faboficial @flygvapnet @penandpaper1989 @saab @embraer @natoaircom @swedishpm @flygvapenchef @pljonson @sairanenjan @flightglobal @usairforce @natotigers @kthuniversity @raestimr @royalnavy @leehudson @paulmcleary
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"Sweden accelerating #Space capabilities. FMV contracted Planet Labs and ICEYE for space systems and services with SAR and electro-optical capabilities to support long range strike. Originally planned from [----] now the first of [--] satellites will be delivered in [----]. FMV"
X Link 2026-01-12T13:24Z 26.2K followers, 15.5K engagements
"JAS [--] #Gripen E - fin marked [---] recently left Saab Linkping for delivery checks at FMV and then heading over to the Swedish Air Force. Video: Saab AB"
X Link 2026-01-20T22:11Z 26.2K followers, 40K engagements
"Mark Rutte have to resign. #NATO @SecGenNATO"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:29Z 26.3K followers, 29.1K engagements
"We can not have a @SecGenNATO who refers to a convicted sexual predator as "our daddy" - and who's communicating to the world and our European citizens that we have no chance to defend ourselves against russia. #European"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:44Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements
"@ValkStrategy Been a year but global news sites still relay The Don's propaganda 'as if' perfectly normal gvmt statements. Some might look for clarification but no one in agencies or big corps dare to correct the President. So the lie is out there and then. voila TACO Tuesday. 💰💰💰"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:06Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump does not come up with these ideas. It's Navarro Bessent Vance Rubio others. All backed by the GOP. Actually be thankful that the Trump admin exposed just how little we can trust the Americans. But still many naive politicans dream that it will all be over in [--] years. This is exactly why countries should not buy F35s. I am sorry we did. Get out of as much American as possible that this man can use to extort your country. https://t.co/PlTf0Hogdf This is exactly why countries should not buy F35s. I am sorry we did. Get out of as much American as possible that this man can use to extort"
X Link 2026-01-30T08:35Z 26.2K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Swedish TV [--] reporting that six JAS [--] #Gripen currently deployed to Iceland Air Policing will also be tasked to take part in #NATO Arctic Sentry and patrol #Greenland. Not yet confirmed. https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5UywhT6R82ljdJXTy25rjc/erfar-jas-gripen-ska-patrullera-groenland https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5UywhT6R82ljdJXTy25rjc/erfar-jas-gripen-ska-patrullera-groenland"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:54Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"3 x GBU-49 GPS/Laser guided bomb on #Gripen E test aircraft 39-8. Centreline station [--] + 5L and 5R. Video: Saab AB https://www.facebook.com/watch/v=883263707928691 https://www.facebook.com/watch/v=883263707928691"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:24Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"@BreakingDefense Why would anyone in Europe want to hear the opinion of Belgium's Defence Minister So far he's only sending money to Lockheed Martin and Donald Trumps America while complaining about European countries looking to invest more in Europe. Sit down"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:26Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"#Arctic Sentry #NATO "Allies Denmark and Sweden perform integration flight" Faroe Islands Iceland Photos: Dyrholm Danish Defence & Swedish Armed Forces #Gripen #F35 https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/nato-announces-arctic-sentry-enhancing-natos-presence-in-the-arctic-and-the-high-north https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/nato-announces-arctic-sentry-enhancing-natos-presence-in-the-arctic-and-the-high-north"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:04Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Gvmt asking parliament to authorize a G2G sale of up to four Saab #Globaleye surveillance #aircraft to #Denmark. 👀 Photo: Saab https://www.regeringen.se/rattsliga-dokument/proposition/2025/04/prop.-20242599 https://www.regeringen.se/rattsliga-dokument/proposition/2025/04/prop.-20242599"
X Link 2025-04-15T11:10Z 26.4K followers, 30.3K engagements
"Saab Sees Potential Canada Production Line Serving Other #Gripen Buyers Article: Robert Wall Aviation Week February [--] [----] https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/saab-sees-potential-canada-production-line-serving-other-gripen-buyers https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/saab-sees-potential-canada-production-line-serving-other-gripen-buyers"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:43Z 26.4K followers, 13.3K engagements
"OK. #Arctic Even if russia manages to receive its full order of [--] Su-57 it would still fly less than half as many stealthy fighters as Norway Denmark and Finland combined. NATO will have [----] stealthy fighters before russia has [--]. No need for hysteria. #StrongerTogether"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:33Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"On average Saab added [--] employees every week of [----]. [-----] new employees since [----]. Very busy"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:30Z 26.4K followers, 12.5K engagements
""The Swedish detachment comprises six JAS [--] #Gripen multirole fighters known for their agility advanced sensors and interoperability with #NATO command and control systems." #Iceland Allied Air Command Article: https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/swedish-jas-39-gripen-deployment-to-iceland-marks-historic-moment-for-natos-newest-ally https://ac.nato.int/archive/2026/swedish-jas-39-gripen-deployment-to-iceland-marks-historic-moment-for-natos-newest-ally"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:16Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"@ValkStrategy @noclador Lockheed Martin lobbyists @noclador keep claiming F-35A is cheaper than Gripen E but every contract signed for F-35A aircraft has been significantly more expensive than any Gripen E contract so far signed adjusted to aircraft numbers. Not even considering LCC"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:37Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"#OTD Feb [--] [----] first flight JA37 #Viggen In the early 1990's a new signals facility was created to support continued development of Viggen and Gripen. At AMPA (Antennmtplats Arboga) a complete aircraft could be raised and measured from almost any angle. Video: AEF"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:20Z 26.4K followers, 51.3K engagements
"Unfortunately Europe is still sending large sums of money to the United States. Less talk - more action. Hurry up and ramp up European defence industry. Buy European The sooner we can end PURL the better. Can we now quit pretending Trump is ok for Ukraine now https://t.co/tyWk8pOC3W Can we now quit pretending Trump is ok for Ukraine now https://t.co/tyWk8pOC3W"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:57Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Being a European today basically means having a pretty excellent day until around [--] pm when the White House starts posting the dumbest shit you've ever had the misfortune to read. Every. Damn. Day"
X Link 2026-01-15T16:42Z 26.4K followers, 1.8M engagements
"FAB weapons testing in "Operation Thor". Brazilian Air Force conducts weapons testing with F-39E #Gripen to verify safe separation and establish protocols for operational use of dumb and laser guided #bombs. Edited from Full Video FAB: https://youtu.be/2ov1iziungc https://youtu.be/2ov1iziungc"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:35Z 26.4K followers, 169.8K engagements
"#Ukraine - #Sweden DefMin's discussed #Gripen financing. - Ukraine wanting to use some of the secured [--] Bn. - Talks also with other countries on funding. - Intensive dialogue. Pic is Google Translation. Checked ok. Source in Swedish: TV [--] / TT https://www.tv4.se/artikel/tt-260211-euforsvar1-ec0402ba/gripensamtal-i-ett-intensivt-skede https://www.tv4.se/artikel/tt-260211-euforsvar1-ec0402ba/gripensamtal-i-ett-intensivt-skede"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:11Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"@Aviation_Intel "Big Mac lot [--] burgers are delivering with pickles" 😏"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:31Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"@BBCWorld Yeah the problem is not Trump. The problem is a political system that allows for someone like Trump to destroy everything - including the relationship with allies. Both GOP and Democrats are part of the problem. The trust is gone. There is not turning back. You f'd up"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:28Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"This pic. Some say KF-21 is "better than Rafale". Well. Out of [--] points only [--] are available for bombs (7 on Gripen E [--] on Rafale). Then AAMs. Max. [--] x METEOR (7 on Gripen E [--] on Rafale) When carrying external fuel only [--] points left for bombs (5 on Gripen E). But. 1/2 https://t.co/jpytA3e8um adunek uyteczny przenoszony przez nowy koreaski samolot wielozadaniowy KF-21 Boramae jest nieco mniejszy ni w przypadku francuskiego Rafale czy amerykaskiego Super Horneta. Ale koreaskie rozwizanie jest inteligentniejsze twierdzi koreaski portal https://t.co/jpytA3e8um adunek uyteczny przenoszony przez"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:53Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Wanted to post these from when @wisemanswisdoms curated @Sweden. Great photos but with constant name changes to that account a bit annoying to share/find over time. "I always dreamt of flying fighters . flying a #Gripen fighter down Sndre Strmfjord on #Greenland." #avgeek"
X Link 2018-05-26T20:49Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Have to guess Friday 28th then. as a Swedish #avgeek I naturally associate [--] with twin seaters. #TX (Viggen Gripen twin-seat serials 378xx 398xx) The US Air Force this week is expected to select winners for a new training jet and a new helicopter. In August we reported the T-X decision would come this week: https://t.co/7dtxGEiiJX The US Air Force this week is expected to select winners for a new training jet and a new helicopter. In August we reported the T-X decision would come this week: https://t.co/7dtxGEiiJX"
X Link 2018-09-24T16:35Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Low altitude navigation flight during #ColdResponse22 in #Norway. Full Video: Frsvarsmakten Inblick #Gripen https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Z4CiEWe3nZQ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Z4CiEWe3nZQ"
X Link 2022-03-24T09:49Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"New military aid package to #Ukraine [---] Bn SEK (US$ 536m) towards financing defence equipment. Sweden's FMV tasked signing near-term industry deals. [--] Bn SEK towards production of Ukrainian long range drones and long range missiles. 300-500km range Training on systems"
X Link 2025-01-30T14:15Z 22K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Thai Air Force VIP delegation at #AeroIndia2025 - invited by the Indian Air Force Posing with a model of Saab #Gripen E #Thailand is in final contract negotiations for the type. Photos: RTAF"
X Link 2025-02-11T21:00Z 22K followers, [----] engagements
"South African Air Force #Gripen D #AAD2024 #Waterkloof #fighterjet #aircraft Photo: Karen Justl https://www.flickr.com/photos/justlkaren/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/justlkaren/"
X Link 2025-02-15T14:01Z 22K followers, [----] engagements
"JAS 39C #Gripen at exercise Red Flag 13-2. Armed for precision strike. Nellis AFB #LasVegas + F-16 fighters. Photo: Magnus118 #Flygvapnet #SvFM ReUp"
X Link 2025-02-16T18:09Z 22K followers, [----] engagements
"Annual survey on public trust. Most trusted International politician: @ZelenskyyUa Very low trust in @X @Tesla and @elonmusk always ranked at the very bottom. By Medieakademin. [----] ppl interviewed Jan [--] - Feb [--]. https://medieakademin.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fortroendebarometern-2025.pdf https://medieakademin.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fortroendebarometern-2025.pdf"
X Link 2025-02-19T09:00Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements
"FAB Saab F-39E #Gripen [----] Photo: Johnson Barros #photography #aircraft"
X Link 2025-02-20T00:11Z 23.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Rockets 🚀 #Gripen #Bofors Video: Saab AB"
X Link 2025-02-20T17:09Z 22.6K followers, 10.8K engagements
"@donaldtusk [--]. Finance some of this with an Internet traffic taxation model on foreign companies not in line with European values. South Korea already has this taxation model. X TikTok Google Meta. Tax them until they stop anti-European lies and hate. They are harmful companies"
X Link 2025-02-20T17:43Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Swedish Air Force JAS [--] #Gripen fighters flew a ground-attack training mission in the airspace of #Estonia and #Latvia today Feb [--]. Aerial refueling of JAS [--] over Estonia with French Air Force tanker. #Netherlands F-35 also seen here. Photo: FM/Butler/F7"
X Link 2025-02-20T18:59Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Framework agreement signed between FMV and Saab AB covering all aspects of the RBS [--] system. #Lithuania and #Latvia also part of this framework. Enabling production deliveries support training on MSHORAD missiles sights etc. Feb [--] https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-tecknar-avtal-om-robotsystem-70/ https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/fmv-tecknar-avtal-om-robotsystem-70/"
X Link 2025-02-21T13:13Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@penandpaper1989 Sadly I have no clout. Only know when and where. F [--] wing 20-22/5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/T55q5gGL3a3XxSaT8 https://maps.app.goo.gl/T55q5gGL3a3XxSaT8"
X Link 2025-05-16T08:57Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Sweden pick Bombardier Global [----] as "TP 106" - new VIP transport #aircraft Nytt flygplan strker statsflyget https://t.co/SoforEiYgD Nytt flygplan strker statsflyget https://t.co/SoforEiYgD"
X Link 2025-05-23T15:18Z 25K followers, 12.9K engagements
"FMV announced successful entry into orbit by Swedish-Danish #Bifrost #satellite. Launched June [--] on Falcon [--] from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Bifrost is specifically projected towards developing #AI applications. Equipped with Multispectral imaging (MSI) and ESM-radar"
X Link 2025-06-24T12:41Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"@ValkStrategy Man. If only politicans weren't so short sighted. Imagine F [--] Tullinge w/ new aircraft. Train tracks and highway next to it. But nah they killed it. Many want to also get rid of Bromma leaving us with damned Arlanda. Look how they massacred my boy https://maps.app.goo.gl/umvsZGf6sxE8CEL88 https://maps.app.goo.gl/umvsZGf6sxE8CEL88"
X Link 2025-08-09T14:54Z 26.2K followers, [--] engagements
"PLAAF aircraft arrived in Thailand for exercise Falcon Strike [----] which will run until September [--]. J-11BS is really huge. Big blips. Photo: RTAF W23 Sept 16"
X Link 2025-09-16T14:41Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Wearable counter-UAS system in use during #Gripen deployment to #Poland - Wingman (detector) & Pitbull (jammer) from MyDefence. With long endurance automatic modes fully portable and compact it can with ease support force dispersal operations. Photos: Flygvapnet. 1/2"
X Link 2025-09-22T12:56Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"OK I feel some fiber-optic pessimists around here. That's a different story so to make two quick points: [--]. Ukraine's EW neutralize 80% of russian UAS. * [--]. Attack on russian air bases during Operation Spiderweb used FPV drones. Not fiber optics. * https://x.com/FOIresearch/status/1967594330643706298 Under avdelningen telekrigs avdelningsdag gstades FOI av ukrainske versten Ivan Pavlenko som beskrev rysk telekrigfring och ukrainska motmedel. Med [--] [---] telekrigare stoppar de [--] % av hoten vra och Ukrainas hjltar. https://t.co/VDHedO8dGp https://x.com/FOIresearch/status/1967594330643706298"
X Link 2025-09-22T12:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Correction: Sweden will be the fourth operator of both #Embraer (K)C-390 and Saab #Gripen - I said third. Was wrong to assume the NL/AT/SE arrangement to be faster than Czech contract. Still very cool. [--] Brazil [--] Hungary [--] Czech Republic [--] Sweden Photo: HuMoD"
X Link 2025-10-08T09:07Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Finally I can reveal my #CUAS. Unlike vaporware from the competition mine is ready for launch. 🚀 - Hit or Miss capability - Hand controller (BIC lighter) - AI enabled * - Long shelf life (IKEA Billy) - Safe. No dangerous batteries * Always Intoxicated (you bring the booze) Gvmt invest in #Gripen and anti-drone #CUAS systems. #CUAS [---] Bn ($370 m) for a wide range of anti-drone systems; sensors EW interceptor drones. [--] yrs earlier. #Gripen [--] Bn ($157 m); higher availability more mission equipment spares strengthen dispersed operations. Gvmt invest in #Gripen and anti-drone #CUAS systems."
X Link 2025-10-10T07:07Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"#Budget #politics Ngot fr #debatt vore #Frsvarsbudgeten 2030+. Regeringen freslr fortsatta satsningar. Oppositionspartierna har inte gett besked. #NATO's goal 3.5% of GDP by [----] backed by all parties in parliament. Gvmt also proposed cont. budget increase beyond 2030"
X Link 2025-10-13T10:15Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
""U.S. National Guards top leaders observed a ground refueling and rearming demonstration" #Gripen Uppland Wing rna Air Base in Uppsala #Sweden #Flygvapnet #military #NATO Photos: Tech. Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan 09.17.2025"
X Link 2025-10-13T21:24Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#FCAS Flying Demonstrator #FMV signed #Saab AB for continued work on conceptual studies for future fighter systems in 2026-27. This phase add [---] Bn SEK ($283m) to Konceptprogram Framtida Stridsflygsystem (KFS) and includes first flights. KFS includes #GKN Aerospace"
X Link 2025-10-14T13:19Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#Gripen C/D on a training mission over #Thailand. D fitted with training bombs while C is equipped with #LITENING pod. Photo: #RTAF"
X Link 2025-10-16T21:32Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"There was never any talk of "giving". It would be selling them to European NATO-allies. No financial risk for the U.S only a matter of helping #Ukraine or not. Besides while Tomahawk is good much else could be bought for this European money. Keep that money in the EU ty. Zelensky after Trump meeting on whether he now thinks its more or less likely US will give Tomahawks to Ukraine: Im realistic https://t.co/kgS0AQl0PR Zelensky after Trump meeting on whether he now thinks its more or less likely US will give Tomahawks to Ukraine: Im realistic https://t.co/kgS0AQl0PR"
X Link 2025-10-17T22:17Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#history [--] years ago on October [--] [----]. Saab #FILUR first flight at Vidsel base. Filur stands for Flying Innovative Low-Observable Unmanned Research vehicle. V-stabs on but removable. After FILUR Saab worked on the #nEUROn UCAV with European partners. Photos: Saab AB"
X Link 2025-10-17T23:39Z 24.5K followers, 15K engagements
"If the main concern is 'economic benefits' then no point for European firms to offer fighters to #Canada. Would only be a bargaining tool. If otoh an interest in Sovereign Controls w/ reduced dependency on the White House open up a tender. Oct [--] https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joly-f-35-program-economy-9.6938213 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joly-f-35-program-economy-9.6938213"
X Link 2025-10-18T16:45Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"A small update on #Colombia. On Friday Defence Minister Pedro Snchez told radio Maanas Blu that the #Gripen contract soon to be signed is valued at [----] billion pesos. Payments are expected to begin in [----] averaging 3-3.5 billion pesos annually"
X Link 2025-10-18T19:48Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"KC-390 #tanker capability for #Gripen fleet. According to HuMoD (17 Oct) integration work to enable aerial refueling capability is planned to start in [----]. Hungary ordered two #Embraer KC-390 - first one is operational. Photo: HMZ #KC390 #military"
X Link 2025-10-20T06:03Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
""I would like to thank you for the work we have carried out a result of long-term cooperation. Here we get a platform that is tailored to our needs. But we cannot sit back. This is the beginning of the capability development says Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman." #Gripen E"
X Link 2025-10-20T18:09Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Skaraborg Wing (F 7) is tasked with forming the first #Gripen E fighter squadron in #Flygvapnet. Almost everything is new in E. Packed with new sensors and emitters new displays more powerful engine more fuel and stores. Photo: Anders Ylander / GP https://www.gp.se/nyheter/vastsverige/han-landade-det-forsta-jas-planet-pa-satenas.c63eabfe-8141-42a2-9e27-952b3a7ba4a4 https://www.gp.se/nyheter/vastsverige/han-landade-det-forsta-jas-planet-pa-satenas.c63eabfe-8141-42a2-9e27-952b3a7ba4a4"
X Link 2025-10-20T20:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Much new to learn and to do but F [--] has prepared for today's E-arrival and with long experience in converting to new aircraft. First wing to induct AJ [--] #Viggen and then again first with JAS 39A #Gripen. Home to the 'Gripen Centre' where all Gripen pilots undergo training"
X Link 2025-10-20T20:56Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#Gripen E deliveries. #fortherecord [---] and [---] left Saab in September for FMV. After verification and validation flown to F [--] for official #handover (Oct [--] [----] to 2030). Said to go live on Monday. Photos: Otto Silfverskild SweGov Fdeps artikel https://www.regeringen.se/artiklar/2025/10/den-forsta-av-60-jas-39-gripen-e-har-levererats-till-forsvarsmakten/ https://www.regeringen.se/artiklar/2025/10/den-forsta-av-60-jas-39-gripen-e-har-levererats-till-forsvarsmakten/"
X Link 2025-10-21T19:27Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Press conference announced. #Ukraine #Sweden President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Kristersson. + several other ministers. When: [--] pm. Where: Linkping The leaders will hold bilateral talks and present news regarding defence equipment exports. Today I have the honour to welcome President Zelenskyy back to Sweden. A strong and capable Ukraine is a key priority for Sweden and we will continue to make sure Ukraine can fight back against Russia's aggression. Looking forward to discussing how to further our cooperation https://t.co/lejr5CWK2h Today I have the honour to welcome President Zelenskyy"
X Link 2025-10-22T05:40Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@Grubron Still unknown. But supposedly they will tour the Saab factory. Saab build AEW's and Gripen at that site. [--] Swedish ministers joining"
X Link 2025-10-22T06:08Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"PM confirmed this meeting will be held at Saab and they will discuss a "significant Swedish export deal". Saab in Linkping mainly produce Gripen and AEW aircraft"
X Link 2025-10-22T06:30Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Live stream on gvmt site #Ukraine #Sweden https://www.regeringen.se/ https://www.regeringen.se/"
X Link 2025-10-22T13:08Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"PM: Deliveries of #Gripen E to Ukraine could begin in just about [--] years time. PM also said donation of C/D still a possibility but again now it's full focus on F-16 and Mirage"
X Link 2025-10-22T13:57Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#Colombia contract signing first week of November. Finance Minister Germn vila confirmed this schedule. Colombia is buying 16-18 #Gripen E. Source: ET"
X Link 2025-10-22T14:16Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Cabinet meeting https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotrafico/gobierno-preve-firmar-en-noviembre-contrato-para-la-compra-de-los-cazas-gripen-para-renovar-la-flota-de-los-kfir-3501965 https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotrafico/gobierno-preve-firmar-en-noviembre-contrato-para-la-compra-de-los-cazas-gripen-para-renovar-la-flota-de-los-kfir-3501965"
X Link 2025-10-22T14:19Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
""We consider the JAS [--] Gripen aircraft to be one of the most effective . and count on the first deliveries of Gripens already in 2026." What [----] "delivery" means is apparently not available. Kristersson said donations is not in LOI. But he did not rule out C/D to Ukraine. An important meeting with the @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson. We greatly value our relations with Sweden and all forms of support for our people. And today one of the key topics of our negotiations was strengthening Ukraines defense capabilities. We consider the JAS [--] Gripen https://t.co/iW5BxkSF6w An important meeting with"
X Link 2025-10-22T15:36Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Finland Sweden Norway and Denmark prepare joint procurements of #unmanned #aircraft systems and related technologies. "enhancing cooperation in the field of unmanned aircraft systems." Also in support of #Ukraine. https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-prepare-joint-procurement-of-unmanned-aircraftutm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-prepare-joint-procurement-of-unmanned-aircraftutm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter"
X Link 2025-10-22T18:07Z 24.5K followers, 12K engagements
"@GuiWiltgen Sure is :) Could mean a lot of work for Brazil"
X Link 2025-10-22T19:06Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Huge #Gripen Fighter Order Letter Of Intent Signed By #Ukraine https://www.twz.com/air/huge-gripen-fighter-order-letter-of-intent-signed-by-ukraine https://www.twz.com/air/huge-gripen-fighter-order-letter-of-intent-signed-by-ukraine"
X Link 2025-10-23T03:18Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Swedish DefMin describe four ways of possible #Gripen financing. #Ukraine's budget. The Swedish Export Credit system (used by Brazil). Frozen russian funds. Swedish aid. #Sweden allocate [--] B SEK ($4.3 B) in [----] for #aid to Ukraine. 1/2 Pic: SVT https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/direktrapport-forsamrat-sakerhetslageinlagg=88d3adeb3978c60cd5edb9b720421d3a https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/direktrapport-forsamrat-sakerhetslageinlagg=88d3adeb3978c60cd5edb9b720421d3a"
X Link 2025-10-23T04:17Z 24.5K followers, 10.2K engagements
"My comment: To use a share of the annual [--] billion in aid could speed up reconstruction of #Ukraine's Air Force. #Sweden already use this aid framework to buy equipment either directly for Ukraine or to replenish donated stocks. EU will discuss the russian assets today"
X Link 2025-10-23T04:17Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Air Chief J. Wikman @Flygvapenchef compare #Gripen E vs. C and why it's a suitable system for #Sweden and #Ukraine. I added auto-generated #english #subtitles - they actually turned out good. "it goes faster flies higher" 😎 Source: SVT Aktuellt https://www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv6/aktuellt/igar-21-00 https://www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv6/aktuellt/igar-21-00"
X Link 2025-10-23T07:32Z 24.5K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Should just be noted output is not always in the hands of Saab. The entire supply line need to be at a matching production rate. Just ask India where HAL had several Tejas sitting around waiting for engines. Because GE's own sub-contractors failed to deliver. So. many. parts. @Saab discussing extra production hub to support Ukrainian Gripen E purchase CEO Micael Johansson says. Step would be in addition to boosting annual output using existing lines in Linkoping and Brazil. Kyiv wants 100-150 jets. https://t.co/3lBbAP5n5r https://t.co/lxqwOQ8vOT @Saab discussing extra production hub to"
X Link 2025-10-24T10:48Z 24.5K followers, 10.8K engagements
"Saab CEO said investments at factories to take #Gripen production to "somewhere between 20-30 aircraft per year". If a big order for Ukraine further investing in capacity but first jets built at current facilities to meet delivery within [--] years (from order). Photo: Saab"
X Link 2025-10-24T16:34Z 24.5K followers, 31.3K engagements
"@ThaiArmedForce My condolences. "A more beautiful guest than Thailand's Queen Sirikit has never before travelled cortge through Stockholm" A magazine at the time printed ten pages of photos from State Visit in 1960"
X Link 2025-10-25T04:11Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
""Gripens for Ukraine are part of our security guarantees an Air Force capable of fully protecting our skies." Together with Sweden Ukraine will significantly increase its combat aviation numbers. This is an ambitious task and it must be fulfilled. A historic step has been taken now an agreement with Sweden on Gripen fighter aircraft and thats a good choice. We are counting on [---] https://t.co/kdUilZDrgR Together with Sweden Ukraine will significantly increase its combat aviation numbers. This is an ambitious task and it must be fulfilled. A historic step has been taken now an agreement with"
X Link 2025-10-25T14:27Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Air Force II (AC) squadron with #Typhoon fighters came over to F [--] Norrbotten Wing to exercise with JAS [--] #Gripen's from [---] squadron. And a reunion. These squadrons worked together for #NATO's enhanced Air Policing in #Poland. Photos: Flygvapnet #military"
X Link 2025-10-27T18:08Z 24.5K followers, 11.2K engagements
"@penandpaper1989 @flygvapnet Np. Ok let's try one This is Max. What's his Air Force rank knight rank and flight hours Answer in Swedish"
X Link 2025-10-28T10:15Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"@Aviation_Intel A king interfering with a warship project (Vasa) is exactly why Sweden have FMV. (Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628)"
X Link 2025-10-28T18:58Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Lstips. Sveriges #incidentberedskap s fungerar den (Swedish #QRA - how it works) Swedish Air Force photo from this September showing a RuAF Il-20 German Eurofighters and a Swedish JAS [--] #Gripen. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/10/sa-fungerar-incidentberedskapen/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/10/sa-fungerar-incidentberedskapen/"
X Link 2025-10-29T15:09Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"A growing number of flags on this aircraft. Swedish Air Chief with delegation at Embraers factory in #Brazil. Signed first hull part for the first of four Swedish C-390. Photo: Embraer Flygets motsvarighet till det frsta spadtaget: I veckan signerade jag den frsta delen till skrovet p vra nya transportflygplan C-390. Starten p en ny era. @flygvapnet Foto: @embraer https://t.co/AS9CwUTDBO Flygets motsvarighet till det frsta spadtaget: I veckan signerade jag den frsta delen till skrovet p vra nya transportflygplan C-390. Starten p en ny era. @flygvapnet Foto: @embraer https://t.co/AS9CwUTDBO"
X Link 2025-10-30T06:44Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"#ThrowbackThursday Swedish Air Force Exercise [----] at Frila / Fne war base. A fairly large base in the woods with a [----] meter main runway + three short tracks via a road network. JAS 39A #Gripen and Saab [---] in FSR [---] airborne radar config #AEW. Photo: Peter Liander"
X Link 2025-10-30T16:34Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"#Colombia Strategic visit. Swedish Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman @Flygvapenchef and Swedish Ambassador to Colombia Maria Cramr visited the Colombian Aerospace Force @FuerzaAereaCol #FAC. Briefed about about technological and operational capabilities of FAC"
X Link 2025-10-31T13:36Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"3 x RAF E7 #Wedgetail for [----] billion [--] x SwAF S [---] #GlobalEye for [-----] billion https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2024/saab-signs-contract-with-swedish-fmv-for-a-third-globaleye https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2022/saab-receives-order-for-two-globaleye-for-sweden UK RAF E-7 Wedgetail: the most expensive aircraft ever bought by the UK Originally just over 2bn for [--] now 2.28bn for [--] making each cost 760m And not a single useable aircraft has yet been delivered with no prospect of such. IOC end of [----] https://t.co/PApyPjgcNG"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:07Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@penandpaper1989 A typical aircraft project then always late to a party :) Just a bit strange when they let private industry charge tax payers more. for being late 🤔"
X Link 2025-10-31T23:20Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"A bit of nostalgia. Volvo Flygmotor and Saab-Scania. A lot of things would then happen to these companies but Volvo's #RM12 engine (now with GKN Aerospace Sweden being the OEM) is still very much in Saabs #Gripen C/D - both now undergoing upgrades. Photos: GKN Saab AB"
X Link 2025-11-01T14:46Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@Tingan_sabia @niklas_granholm Hockey and Gripen a winning combination. https://x.com/GripenNews/status/964623934644719616 One for the Lule fans. #FighterFriday https://t.co/PwQuc3XKYI https://x.com/GripenNews/status/964623934644719616 One for the Lule fans. #FighterFriday https://t.co/PwQuc3XKYI"
X Link 2025-11-01T16:46Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@penandpaper1989 @IKEA You need seven more animals for STRIL 60"
X Link 2025-11-02T18:26Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Here's another example how #Saab collaborates with Swedish #universities. Master thesis on ventilation prediction in future flying craft. Studying 1D (One-Dimensional Flow) model - to cut lead time and costs. Saabs #SOAR1 UCAV model. Source: D. Loggin O. Kvamees / #LIU Saab #FCAS Unmanned supersonic 'Loyal Wingman' stealth concept. Focus: High-speed BVR. Wind tunnel tests Dec [----]. Internally funded. Time reduced through additive manufacturing & @KTHuniversity wind tunnel. Costs down by 90%. Fin-less version also tested. Pics: Saab AB ICAS [--] https://t.co/AhFhjLGd5b Saab #FCAS Unmanned"
X Link 2025-11-03T15:21Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"State Visit #Canada - Launching "Strategic Partnership". - "Sweden Canada #Innovation Days conference which aims to strengthen cooperation between Swedish and Canadian actors in #defence and security electrification and advanced technology. https://www.government.se/press-releases/2025/11/state-visit-to-canada/ https://www.government.se/press-releases/2025/11/state-visit-to-canada/"
X Link 2025-11-03T16:37Z 24.6K followers, 19.3K engagements
"#Sweden - #Ukraine Defence ministers meeting. Press conference already tomorrow not on Friday"
X Link 2025-11-05T13:37Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Many countries now want to attract more recruits. In #Hungary a defense experience center opened up today in Gyr. With escape room drone range airsoft-range VR goggles etc. Next door is a #recruitment office. SRC: Honvedelem / MTI Photo: kos Pintr"
X Link 2025-11-05T19:49Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Letter of Intent for Defence Innovation Looks like something will be signed today #Ukraine - #Sweden something Looks like something will be signed today #Ukraine - #Sweden something"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:32Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Saab in Linkping today. Discussions on concrete steps to create a modernized Air Force"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:44Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukraine looking to start training on the #Gripen system as soon as possible. Ready to immediately send personnel to Sweden. - Shmyhal"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:50Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"A first Gripen contract could be signed in "days/weeks" hoping to see Gripen in Ukraine next year. - Ukrainian DefMin Denys Shmyhal"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:53Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Yep Europe's airspace is large and Air-to-Air refuelling is really useful. Example; when #Gripen fighters from F [--] Wing up in northern #Sweden flew to Beja Air Base in #Portugal it took just over [--] hours. They filled up from a German tanker and then a French tanker. Not bad. The Nordic Air Forces conducted a joint air operation in Finnish airspace on [--] November [----]. The mission involved F/A-18 Hornet JAS [--] Gripen and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets which were supported by an air-to-air refueller from @A330_MMU. #ilmavoimat #WeAreNATO https://t.co/v8sbwcL6k1 The Nordic Air Forces conducted"
X Link 2025-11-06T17:42Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"If you missed today's coverage of the press conference #Sweden -#Ukraine my thread: https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986473955734192231 We continue working on delivering Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft to Ukraine. In October President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed agreements that pave the way for transferring the aircraft to Ukraine. Today during the visit https://t.co/g9QGKTPjJk https://x.com/GripenNews/status/1986473955734192231 We continue working on delivering Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft to Ukraine. In October President of Ukraine"
X Link 2025-11-06T17:47Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Hopefully something secret is already going on similar to in France with their early Mirage training otherwise it will be a lot of work to make [----] work. Not impossible to do though. Time can be compressed. But mechanics yep those heroes carry the key to make this work"
X Link 2025-11-07T06:39Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#Ukrainian company sign #MoU w/ Saab on production for #Gripen E - DefMin IMO if done similar to the Brazilian deal then Ukraine could be tasked to supply certain Gripen aerostructures for the global market. Larger volume. 1/2 https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-and-sweden-agree-on-localizing-gripen-1762531242.html https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukraine-and-sweden-agree-on-localizing-gripen-1762531242.html"
X Link 2025-11-08T00:10Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Poking #ChatGPT a bit. it offered [--] sources to back up a 'fact'. [--] unverified blog post. [--] irrelevant. It stopped responding when asked why it didn't apply "the method". #NotABug Pretty much every time ChatGPT (and Grok) reply with unverified 'facts'. They have that in common"
X Link 2025-11-08T18:21Z 24.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@ixthusbasileus @grok I agree with that. Especially on follow up questions. ChatGPT really failed hard this time [--] of [--] sources had nothing to do with my question other than a matching word on those sites. Yet so confident"
X Link 2025-11-08T19:59Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Play Hide 'N Seek against them #GlobalEye EriEye ER AESA radar EOS/IR day/night sight Seaspray AESA radar (repositionable) ESM/ELINT IFF AIS . #GripenE Raven AESA radar (repositionable) Skyward-G IRST MFS-EW (Electronic Warfare) IFF MAWS . Photo: D. Ahlgren Saab AB"
X Link 2025-11-08T21:08Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"#Colombia "The #Gripen aircraft give us access to the best air capabilities in the world" - General Luis Carlos Crdoba Avendao Commander of the Colombian Aerospace Force (#FAC) Comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana destac el ingreso a capacidades areas de lite con flota de aviones Gripen https://t.co/rRXgNeMIxQ https://t.co/rxdssdCLFu Comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana destac el ingreso a capacidades areas de lite con flota de aviones Gripen https://t.co/rRXgNeMIxQ https://t.co/rxdssdCLFu"
X Link 2025-11-08T21:19Z 24.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Great to see @fab_oficial flying with F-39E #Gripen at @F1 So Paulo Grand Prix 👍 Vid: https://x.com/aero_in/status/1987584892411039972 @eda_oficial @saabdobrasil @embraer @fab_oficial Esse take da F1 TV foi sensacional @GripenNews https://t.co/VI044cmMEL https://x.com/aero_in/status/1987584892411039972 @eda_oficial @saabdobrasil @embraer @fab_oficial Esse take da F1 TV foi sensacional @GripenNews https://t.co/VI044cmMEL"
X Link 2025-11-09T22:54Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"#Thailand Training for Air Tactical Operations Evaluation [----] Saab #Gripen C/D Photos: Royal Thai Air Force"
X Link 2025-11-10T21:24Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@WinstonSyme4 @Aviation_Intel GlobalEye comes with both S and X-band AESA radars as well as an infrared/electro optical sensor. Main skibox is GaN-AESA with +70% range vs stealth over old versions. Chin mounted X-band AESA is an Air Sea land radar from Leonardo. There's also a Saab ESM/ELINT/EW kit"
X Link 2025-11-14T02:25Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Interview with Saab CEO and DefMin Saab discussing with federal gvmt and Bombardier on #Gripen production for #Canada and #Ukraine. - New factory tech transfer R&D center for aerospace products. "We are talking collaboration." - CEO https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-ceo-michael-johansson-gripen-fighter-jets-defence-canada/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-ceo-michael-johansson-gripen-fighter-jets-defence-canada/"
X Link 2025-11-14T04:45Z 24.9K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Source: Also repeated on Infobae but they used a Saab Draken photo. or maybe it's the 17th jet https://www.lafm.com.co/orden-publico/estos-son-los-detalles-del-acuerdo-con-la-empresa-sueca-saab-para-la-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen-en-colombia-382559 https://www.lafm.com.co/orden-publico/estos-son-los-detalles-del-acuerdo-con-la-empresa-sueca-saab-para-la-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen-en-colombia-382559"
X Link 2025-11-14T04:50Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Excellent 💪 ".successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the F-39E #Gripen fighter by the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. Saab press release: https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/gripen-e-and-kc-390-millennium-complete-refuelling-certification-flights https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/gripen-e-and-kc-390-millennium-complete-refuelling-certification-flights"
X Link 2025-11-14T13:31Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Tweeting before morning coffee is a bit risky but this actually happened. so welcome #Colombia 💪🪅🎉 #Gripen E/F deal signed. [--] E + [--] F. https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-signs-contract-for-gripen-ef-with-colombia #Colombia Contract negotiations finalized - media FM Radio reports: [--] x #Gripen E/Fs in contract (long term 24) after payment plan allowed for +1 Gripen. Agreement could be announced today (Nov 14) during 106th anniversary of the Colombian Aerospace Force. Photo: Saab AB https://t.co/cp1YMuv8fn"
X Link 2025-11-15T04:31Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@Ales_Kralj14 @PlJonson No contract yet"
X Link 2025-11-15T05:20Z 24.7K followers, [---] engagements
"#Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032. Manufactured in . [--] single-seat E [--] double-seat F. Offsets: From [----] Q2 first a solar power plant. Weapons in-country support training logistics. Src/photo: Src [--] https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/gobierno-de-colombia-y-saab-cerraron-el-negocio-para-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen/ https://www.bluradio.com/nacion/cuando-llegan-los-primeros-aviones-gripen-a-colombia-esto-dijo-el-gobierno-rg10 https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/gobierno-de-colombia-y-saab-cerraron-el-negocio-para-compra-de-17-aviones-gripen/"
X Link 2025-11-15T10:33Z 24.9K followers, 18.6K engagements
"That info is from the Colombian Ministry of Defence. Regarding reported offsets; solar panel plant (not power plant) desalination plant and training of medical professionals. [----] h logistical support and [--] year in-country support to get things started. #Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032. Manufactured in . [--] single-seat E [--] double-seat F. Offsets: From [----] Q2 first a solar power plant. Weapons in-country support training logistics. Src/photo: https://t.co/qBKu8SVf8B Src [--] https://t.co/TGYJLtVxrw https://t.co/T0mphZANqq #Colombia #Gripen aircraft deliveries 2028-2032."
X Link 2025-11-15T15:36Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"How hard they pronounce the F in "Gripen F""
X Link 2025-11-15T18:46Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Flares release at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range. Swedish Air Force sent two JAS 39D #Gripen to RAF Coningsby earlier this week. Photo: Alan Knight https://www.flickr.com/photos/elfinboy/54922501499/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/elfinboy/54922501499/"
X Link 2025-11-15T20:43Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Gah. Just seen another article that said #Colombia is the second customer for the twin-seater F. Stop forgetting #Thailand. Source: https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-gripen-ef-order-for-thailand https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-gripen-ef-order-for-thailand"
X Link 2025-11-17T17:40Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"#Canada interested in Swedish firm Saabs #Gripen fighter jets Joly says https://globalnews.ca/news/11531004/canada-gripen-fighter-jets-f35-joly/ https://globalnews.ca/news/11531004/canada-gripen-fighter-jets-f35-joly/"
X Link 2025-11-18T21:39Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Trials at Donna Nook range. "The Swedish Air Force and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration have provided an invaluable contribution to developing advanced #NATO Electronic Warfare capabilities" - Sqn Leader Paul Sanders HQ A & S Warfare Centre 📷RAF Coningsby"
X Link 2025-11-19T10:00Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"(Reup due to an annoying typo) #Gripen E was evaluated to meet all requirements. #NORAD #Canada Pic: Grok"
X Link 2025-11-19T13:10Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"FAB [-----] taking off to join the First Air Defense Group "Jaguar Squadron" at Anpolis Air Base. 11th #Gripen E in Brazil. A Fora Area Brasileira divulgou imagens do primeiro voo em solo brasileiro do [--] caa Gripen a ser recebido Aeronave desembarcou de navio em Navegantes e foi levada at o aeroporto internacional da cidade onde foi montada e decolou hoje para Anpolis @GripenNews @hoje_no https://t.co/igoroLvqrT A Fora Area Brasileira divulgou imagens do primeiro voo em solo brasileiro do [--] caa Gripen a ser recebido Aeronave desembarcou de navio em Navegantes e foi levada at o aeroporto"
X Link 2025-11-19T15:44Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"F-35 proponents in Canada often sound so rude and aggressive. What the heck the Swedish state visit to Canada is anti-American A sales call Canada made the invitation. And btw our PM could not join as he's in Germany signing another important partnership. By Brian Lilley"
X Link 2025-11-19T19:25Z 24.9K followers, 70.3K engagements
"#Canada needs more details on Swedish Gripen fighter jet deal Joly says https://globalnews.ca/news/11533026/canada-more-details-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly/ https://globalnews.ca/news/11533026/canada-more-details-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly/"
X Link 2025-11-19T20:01Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"#Gripen Made in #Canada - for #Ukraine Most of the debate in Canada centers on F-35 vs. Gripen but the Swedish DefMin also point out a need for more production capacity to meet Ukraine's ambitions. CBC Interview: Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-saab-gripen-canada-sweden-9.6984854 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6985401 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-saab-gripen-canada-sweden-9.6984854 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6985401"
X Link 2025-11-20T12:09Z 24.9K followers, 36.7K engagements
"#Canada Industry Minister Mlanie Joly "very much interested" by Saabs offer over #Gripen production. And working together regarding #Ukraine. Video: Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/11533678/canada-sweden-will-continue-conversations-on-gripen-fighter-jet-deal-joly-says/ #Gripen Made in #Canada - for #Ukraine Most of the debate in Canada centers on F-35 vs. Gripen but the Swedish DefMin also point out a need for more production capacity to meet Ukraine's ambitions. CBC Interview: https://t.co/qPUbyEpnbn Article: https://t.co/oQXXpeIkaL https://t.co/LaMvNLMdKX"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:44Z 24.9K followers, 17.8K engagements
"Saab #Gripen E Photo: Linus Svensson Saab AB 2023"
X Link 2025-11-20T21:51Z 25K followers, 46.6K engagements
"Yea. Sure people can argue specifics but #Canada evaluated Gripen E and said it met their requirements. That's actually enough. Canada is a JSF-partner since [----] and spent a lot of money in an industrial scheme. Sweden was not even in NATO at the time of selection. This is why LM and the Trumpalos are scared of the Gripen. Also tired of engaging all the BS individually. https://t.co/cpnpsNklLa This is why LM and the Trumpalos are scared of the Gripen. Also tired of engaging all the BS individually. https://t.co/cpnpsNklLa"
X Link 2025-11-20T23:36Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Saab says #Canada's air force could have #Gripen fighter jets in as little as [--] years https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/saab-sweden-canada-fighters-f35-9.6987069 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/saab-sweden-canada-fighters-f35-9.6987069"
X Link 2025-11-21T01:00Z 24.9K followers, 92.1K engagements
"Not even the U.S. view F-35A as being enough for air defence. It's their much delayed jack of all trades F-16 replacement and not an air dominance fighter like F-15 F-22A F-47. What capability is missing what is needed F-35A is not some kind of role model for air combat. The F-35 is [--] to [--] years older than Gripen E. The F-35 is [--] to [--] years older than Gripen E"
X Link 2025-11-21T15:09Z 24.9K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Sweden has [--] years of experience in developing fighter systems but without big funding or U.S. requirements. Swedish fighters are optimized for air combat with secondary roles strike and recce high survivability system of system. To be smart and adapt easily. To do it alone"
X Link 2025-11-21T15:20Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"It's just so absurd sometimes. F-35 vs. anything else debate and even how countries often evaluate fighters. No internal weapons bay That makes the entire system useless. Apparently. We always have to solve problems the American way. Follow their narrative. Non. Je refuse"
X Link 2025-11-21T17:13Z 24.9K followers, 96.3K engagements
"@ValkStrategy And you can't ditch that IWB after firing off missiles so now just flying around with an empty box. Tho I also recall a study on DSI that seemed to suggest those things are not very good for M1.6"
X Link 2025-11-21T17:50Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Ok maybe buying #Gripen is just about as likely as Norway ever winning anything big in ice hockey. Still only talk about job creation. Nothing about sovereignty or own development. Maybe just too unimaginable. Lex Arrow But sure was fun to watch some angry men out there"
X Link 2025-11-21T20:36Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"I just don't want to get your hopes up. All the JSF partners talked a lot about having options and how nothing was decided but it was only to get a better production deal with the Americans. And then all they get to do is build parts soon some for Saudi Arabian F-35s. Yay"
X Link 2025-11-21T21:30Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"#SouthAfrica Several #Gripen fighters has been seen and heard in the skies as South Africa is now currently hosting a #G20 summit. Filmed today this one carry two IRIS-T missiles + two fuel tanks. Amazing sound #SAAF fly Gripen C/D. Video: Wingtip Aviation G. Mynhardt"
X Link 2025-11-22T16:46Z 24.9K followers, 14.3K engagements
"I hope Canada's Prime Minister heard a Gripen.😎"
X Link 2025-11-22T16:53Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@aero_in Last two years almost no public events afaik. Not often we seem them"
X Link 2025-11-22T18:38Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Flight hour costs #Gripen From Armed Forces with a simple calcuation on average air wing costs 2017-2019. Perhaps including a larger overall picture is helpful. $5-20K / h. U.S. often talk about F-35 at $3500044000/hr. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/arsredovisningar/arsredovisning-2019/fm2018-20355.12-forsvarsmaktens-ar-2019_huvuddokument.pdf https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/arsredovisningar/arsredovisning-2019/fm2018-20355.12-forsvarsmaktens-ar-2019_bilaga-1-3.pdf"
X Link 2025-11-23T14:21Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@aero_in Well that is reimbursement rates that covers basic fees for shared use of the platform not with all its support fixed and lifecycle costs. It's good info tho. I don't know if there are any updated CPFH numbers since LM agreed to bring costs down to 30K"
X Link 2025-11-23T15:12Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"He's a smart guy @mikaelgrev so why not take a look. A former Gripen pilot w/ combat missions over Libya now some kind of BVR decision aid AI genious and like myself an old C= Amiga nerd (respect). I also published today. #Gripen flight hour costs. https://gripennewsthread.blogspot.com/2025/11/gripen-flight-hour-costs.html Gripen E & F-35 how do they compare Tried to make it less about who has the biggest and more about the complexity of comparing fighters since so much is unknown. TLDR; A mixed Canadian fleet makes sense for reasons like cost risk & mission profiles. https://t.co/ZzxQNWeJXE"
X Link 2025-11-23T16:59Z 25K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Pretty sure some accounts now attacking Gripen are not even JSF-fans but people living on spreading sensationalist lies disinformation and hate. They pick up on current news events and post nonsense for likes clicks and attention. Every topic. All topics"
X Link 2025-11-24T12:59Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Armed Forces new #defence planning report to Gvmt (Nov 24). This section alone pretty much sums it up (but in no way complete). Continued capability growth in all areas. Tracked artillery MLRS Heavy torpedo Long range strike wpns Air defence. https://mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/f_pdffl_attachment/u7oslwidfd2onrdxtwsxus https://mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/f_pdffl_attachment/u7oslwidfd2onrdxtwsxus"
X Link 2025-11-24T17:25Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@ValkStrategy Not surprised. We're now in the most stupid timeline. And silly me for thinking maybe Google's super AI could at least use Google and find an update on EDE core. Took four replies before it realized its mistake. Even said RM12 is F414. 🤦♂"
X Link 2025-11-24T18:07Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"#Colombia More details. Sovereign Electronic Warfare. Training center w/ [--] cockpits systems for engineers technicians support crew. + [--] jet (17) within allocated budget 9% cost redu. Gripen E/F determined to have lowest operating costs. Google-Trans. Original in RT. #ComunicacinOficial El Ministerio de Defensa Nacional y la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana reiteran que la adquisicin de las aeronaves de superioridad area Gripen E/F incluido el entrenamiento el equipo asociado el soporte logstico el armamento y todos los requerimientos https://t.co/8NZSWenuwE #ComunicacinOficial El Ministerio de"
X Link 2025-11-25T07:31Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"FMV and GKN developing unmanned demonstrator aircraft. GKN Aerospace and FMV team up to build a flexible platform with turbojet motor. Within [--] months. Project is already underway work based on exploring innovative and cost-effective solutions. https://www.gknaerospace.com/se/nyheter/gkn-aerospace-faar-order-av-fmv-vaert-150-msek-ska-utveckla-obemannad-flygfarkost/ https://www.gknaerospace.com/se/nyheter/gkn-aerospace-faar-order-av-fmv-vaert-150-msek-ska-utveckla-obemannad-flygfarkost/"
X Link 2025-11-26T19:07Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
""The Swedish submarine offer includes the UK which brings state-of-the-art technology. Together #Poland and #Sweden with support from the #UK can constitute a strong and decisive force in the Baltic Sea region." - Swedish MoD https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2025/11/polen-koper-svenska-u-batar/ Today is a historic day for the Swedish-Polish partnership and for increased security in the Baltic Sea. Poland has selected Swedish submarines for the Polish navy. This will strengthen our common defence security and defence industrial base. https://t.co/2WjiSu8o5L"
X Link 2025-11-26T19:25Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Self-protection trials. 'Viking Flame' test exercise at the Donna Nook Air Weapons Range in Lincolnshire England Nov 10-14. Developing self-protection capabilities and improve the survivability of #NATO fighter aircraft. Info/Photo: FMV / M. Shorter"
X Link 2025-11-27T11:47Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"#Baltic Air Policing mission handover to Spain. Since August 1st the Hungarian Air Force participated in #NATO #BAP with #Gripen. Previously in [----] [----] [----]. This time around with [--] interceptions and [---] flight hours. Ceremony at iauliai Air Base today. Photos: HuMod"
X Link 2025-11-27T18:49Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"F-AIR Colombia 2025: Is Marcus Wandt sharing his famous chicken-lime recipe with pilots of the Brazilian Air Force Who knows. Cada imagen es una historia de pasin aeronutica de encuentros inolvidables de alianzas que ya estn tomando vuelo. 🔁 Abrimos hilo para que compartas tu mejor recuerdo. Ms informacin de la feria en https://t.co/javJgIzN4m Aplican T&C @AerocivilCol https://t.co/MmpYUo0Tr2 Cada imagen es una historia de pasin aeronutica de encuentros inolvidables de alianzas que ya estn tomando vuelo. 🔁 Abrimos hilo para que compartas tu mejor recuerdo. Ms informacin de la feria en"
X Link 2025-11-27T19:37Z 24.9K followers, 10.9K engagements
"#BREAKING The Brazilian Air Force has today announced successful firing of the #METEOR BVR-missile from F-39E #Gripen. The live European-made MBDA Beyond Visual Range missile was fired during 'Operation BVR-X' a live-firing campaign out of Natal air base. Photo: FAB"
X Link 2025-11-27T20:47Z 24.9K followers, 21.9K engagements
"Not only patents. Every Super Hornet in the world fly around with engine parts made in Scandinavia. @ValkStrategy I think many people forget that Volvo/GKN was heavily involved in the development of the RM16/F414. There are many Volvo patents in that engine. @ValkStrategy I think many people forget that Volvo/GKN was heavily involved in the development of the RM16/F414. There are many Volvo patents in that engine"
X Link 2025-11-30T20:42Z 24.9K followers, 16.6K engagements
"@SairanenJan @ValkStrategy It's just a weaker engine and that would require massive time money and redesign and there is no demand for it. And there is no uprated Ej200 outside some lab work. Again no demand. RR-engine is otoh studied for the next generation"
X Link 2025-11-30T21:05Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@SairanenJan @ValkStrategy Sure it's mostly about config time and money. Also GKN (I always type Volvo first.) is OEM of RM12 and could do pretty much what Eurojet can do likely at a lower cost. And gradually from the lowest risk with chip trimming up to +22 thrust increase. Near F414 baseline"
X Link 2025-11-30T21:39Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Saab CEO on developing future fighters: "I'm not excluding any sort of partnerships going forward. . but with retaining OEM (manufacturer) capability on the fighter side: why would we let go of that" Exclusive: Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g Exclusive: Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g https://t.co/sYpgMWSJ1g"
X Link 2025-12-05T16:43Z 25K followers, 11.4K engagements
"#OTD in [----] FMV issued a flight test permit for a new Swedish fighter jet. Saab could now fly Pfpl 39-1. (Pfpl = Provflygplan = test/prototype aircraft) Chief test pilot Stig Holmstrm slept on site. Six hours after waking up on Dec [--] he became the first man to fly #Gripen"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:29Z 25K followers, 26.3K engagements
"This year's group of conscipts at F [--] Norrbotten Wing had their skills tested in a final war exercise. Tasked with preparing JAS [--] #Gripen fighters for missions. In temperatures down to around -30c. Manual hoisting up of missiles. 📷 Norrbottens flygflottilj F 21"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:15Z 25K followers, 27.9K engagements
"HRH The Crown Princess has added a deeper study of Air Force operations to her officer training. Swedish Crown Princess Victoria took part in a four-ship training mission. She was in a JAS 39D #Gripen from F [--]. Video in comments. 📷 H.K.H. Kronprinsessan Kronprinsessan i Flygvapnet Efter sin officersutbildning har Kronprinsessan under hsten frdjupat sig i Flygvapnets verksamhet och ftt inblick i det praktiska och det strategiska arbetet.Kronprinsessan fick ven flyga Jas [--] Gripen.Ls mer: https://t.co/2Lg9Ui7LqF Kronprinsessan i Flygvapnet Efter sin officersutbildning har Kronprinsessan under"
X Link 2025-12-09T11:01Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Nice action shot of #METEOR firing its booster before transitioning into 'ramjet' propulsion. Last month the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) fired off two METEOR missiles - and both hit their targets. Caa F-39E Gripen da Fora Area Brasileira lana Mssil Meteor. Esta a unio da tecnologia de ponta do caa sueco com um dos msseis ar-ar de longo alcance mais avanados do mundo. O Gripen e o Meteor representam um salto qualitativo para a defesa do nosso espao areo https://t.co/i0BmrHlqkX Caa F-39E Gripen da Fora Area Brasileira lana Mssil Meteor. Esta a unio da tecnologia de ponta do caa sueco com um dos"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:54Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Gripen first flight - #OTD December [--] [----]. Stig Holmstrm 4/10/1940 - 8/2/2022. Full video: The Test Pilots - Saab AB https://www.youtube.com/watchv=H72tSqaDiKI https://www.youtube.com/watchv=H72tSqaDiKI"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:22Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Was hoping to find a better photo/video but. yep that was [--] x #Gripen E followed by [--] C/D (two drop tanks on those) out flying today. 🎄#F7 F [--] har meddelat att det blir ett frsk i morgon med start [-----]. From SVT GP (vids in thread) https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/12/julgransflygningar2025/ https://t.co/Ckmhs5sK9L https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2025/12/julgransflygningar2025/ https://t.co/Ckmhs5sK9L"
X Link 2025-12-10T21:43Z 24.9K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Another F-35 buyer with creative cost calculations. #fail Not only a false promise of a fixed price but also argued - like Norway - that operating costs vs. other offers would be lower due to pilots flying more hours in simulators (duh). (Gripen was not in this competiton) #Switzerland will no longer buy [--] F-35As after its claim that Bern would pay a fixed price for the contract was rejected by Washington. It will now buy fewer aircraft but within the [--] billion Swiss Franc framework allocated. They have not yet said how many they will purchase. https://t.co/YJu1oygHBz #Switzerland will no"
X Link 2025-12-12T15:13Z 25K followers, 15.1K engagements
"@penandpaper1989 @TheRAFClub Very nice. That 39B had spin chute mounts and a clipped rudder"
X Link 2025-12-12T16:22Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@ValkStrategy Third option Maduro gifting some gold spray painted styrofoam for Trumps god aweful oval office. Please the emperor. #thedumbesttimeline"
X Link 2025-12-13T00:19Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnBouras3230 At least in theory they could add some Gripens at not too much costs if they also utilize and co-finance Swedish resources"
X Link 2025-12-16T22:21Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"Building military aircraft in #Canada would create more than [-----] jobs Saab tells Ottawa Were talking [---] to [---] aircraft . Saab is offering a very attractive proposal. - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly #Gripen #GlobalEye https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-gripen-fighter-yet-globaleye-surveillance-plane-melanie-joly https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saab-gripen-fighter-yet-globaleye-surveillance-plane-melanie-joly"
X Link 2025-12-17T04:11Z 25K followers, 54K engagements
"FMV ordering three years of development resources for the #Gripen system. To maintain resources such as test aircraft for validation and verification simulators support tools some infrastructure. [---] billion SEK ($270m) 2026-2028. #FMS39 https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-development-resources-for-gripen https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-development-resources-for-gripen"
X Link 2025-12-19T15:50Z 25K followers, [----] engagements
"@StefanForss46 Saab With revised defence plans that involved keeping C/D it was decided to accept further developed and capable E aircraft a bit later. Finland has ordered F-35A Block [--] configuration which are far from being ready"
X Link 2025-12-19T18:18Z 25K followers, [----] engagements
"@StefanForss46 And of course the first decision in [----] was first of all to support a partnership with Switzerland. Just a whole different security situation and stupid politicians. Requirements and schedule updated. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/09/gripen-cd-och-gripen-e-kommer-att-flyga-tillsammans/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/09/gripen-cd-och-gripen-e-kommer-att-flyga-tillsammans/"
X Link 2025-12-19T19:06Z 25K followers, [----] engagements
"I see comments that F-35 is so much more modern than Gripen. We're in the 31st year since F-35 JSF Initial Requirements Document was established. Most fan boys freaking out over Canada considering a split buy were probably not even born back then. Delayed doesn't mean "new""
X Link 2025-12-20T03:21Z 25K followers, 373.6K engagements
"JAS [--] #Gripen soon to be operational with #TAURUS cruise missile - Air Chief "I am expecting us to be operational at a date considerably earlier than previously planned - Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman commander of the Swedish Air Force 📷Saab AB https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/22/sweden-hastens-gripen-deep-strike-punch-with-taurus-missiles/ https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/22/sweden-hastens-gripen-deep-strike-punch-with-taurus-missiles/"
X Link 2025-12-22T12:13Z 25K followers, 39.2K engagements
"@sallmanjohan Maybe not much at all but Taurus was indeed born out of motorized BK [--] (DWS 39) concepts/tech demo's in part supported by Sweden. Those demos led Germany to order full scale development of Taurus"
X Link 2025-12-22T14:07Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"Swedish Air Chief @Flygvapenchef interviewed by Defense News. "I think most people are underestimating the power we will get with the E version . great capabilities in not being detected spoofing or affecting other sensors." #Gripen https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/23/swedish-air-chief-talks-next-gen-warplane-gripens-anti-drone-role/utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_dfn https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/23/swedish-air-chief-talks-next-gen-warplane-gripens-anti-drone-role/utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_dfn"
X Link 2025-12-23T14:52Z 25K followers, [----] engagements
"Sweden prepared to contribute with #Gripen in multinational force to #Ukraine after a ceasefire - PM JAS [--] #Gripen for air defence Black sea mine countermeasure capability training of troops. PM Ulf Kristersson after 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting in Paris today"
X Link 2026-01-06T18:50Z 26K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari. Photo: Saab AB [--] [----] [--] # #3 https://t.co/fqgctOYeNr [--] [----] [--] # #3 https://t.co/fqgctOYeNr"
X Link 2026-01-08T05:53Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"National Children's Day #airshow January [--] [----] Wing [--] #Gripen D. Photo: Royal Thai Air Force"
X Link 2026-01-10T12:39Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Interesting framing. So happy DRAM prices doubled due to AI data centers. AI can for sure enable systems to be smarter but Online AI like Grok is only here to keep us online. Same reason why social media sites contantly 'feed' us new content. Much like a clown. 🤡"
X Link 2026-01-11T14:32Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Sweden establishing a new territorial air defence - independent units focusing on short range air defense against helicopters cruise missiles drones. Programme: [--] Bn SEK ($1.6 bn) First order to industry: Q1. Under frsta kvartalet [----] kommer en frsta sammanhllande bestllning till industrin lggas. Frsvarsmakten har under [----] provat ett antal system vilket kan snabba p processen. Fokus ligger p kortrckviddigt luftvrn som kan frsvara mot kryssningsrobotar & drnare. (3/5) Under frsta kvartalet [----] kommer en frsta sammanhllande bestllning till industrin lggas. Frsvarsmakten har under 2025"
X Link 2026-01-11T14:53Z 26.2K followers, 26.4K engagements
"#RTAF Children's Day [----] Wing [--] #Gripen C 📷Royal Thai Air Force"
X Link 2026-01-12T06:30Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@carlbildt They meme to shift focus and topics - so we do not discuss his mental health. That one is based on Trump interrupting a meeting to look at an imagined ballroom. https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/donald-trump-ballroom-white-house-viral-video-b2898082.html https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/donald-trump-ballroom-white-house-viral-video-b2898082.html"
X Link 2026-01-13T11:09Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"#Hungary's four additional #Gripen C nearing completion. After delivery the Hungarian Air Force will own and operate a total of [--] Gripen C/D. This year their leasing-period will come to an end. 📷 Embassy of Hungary (visiting Saab Linkping)"
X Link 2026-01-15T18:23Z 26.2K followers, 44.5K engagements
"Some #history. Swedish Air Force refueling stop in #Greenland Kangerlussuaq (old DK: Sndre Strmfjord) [----]. Two JAS 39A #Gripen + TP [--] flying to the U.S. #USAF Sondrestrom Air Base until [----]. Featured in Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising. 📷 Flygvapennytt / H. Brandt"
X Link 2026-01-16T18:11Z 26.2K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Keep supporting Ukraine. Please donate if you can if not just keep reading news and spread the word don't get distracted. Ignore that idiot in the White House. He has no cards. Soon he will be gone. And support Denmark and Greenland. It's the right thing to do"
X Link 2026-01-17T19:11Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@kajakallas Trump doesn't care about anything on this topic other than filling his own pockets. His clients want Greenland for AI centers and rare earth mineral extraction to avoid European legislation and sharing of wealth. Tax his tech bro buddies. Traffic tax. South Korea does it"
X Link 2026-01-17T21:20Z 26.2K followers, 12.6K engagements
"New Mission. To #Iceland for #NATO Air Policing. Sweden announce deployment of F [--] Wing to Keflavik. A #Gripen unit of squadron size February-March. Command by the Combined Air Operations Centre at Uedem Germany. 📷Jesper Sundstrm / FM Source https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2026/01/sverige-genomfor-nato-insats-pa-island/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2026/01/sverige-genomfor-nato-insats-pa-island/"
X Link 2026-01-19T10:52Z 26.2K followers, 16.2K engagements
"@historyinmemes Hungarian pilot https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015128134140452943 In the video below pilot Maj. Lszl 'Szatyi' Szatmri cleared qualification to fly #Gripen. Typically [--] seconds needed - he doubled it. This centrifuge is very strong with rapid G-increase. Here's a pilot clearing [--] sec: Video: Saab AB https://t.co/DO7NteWWlO https://t.co/g22ou3QerH https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2015128134140452943 In the video below pilot Maj. Lszl 'Szatyi' Szatmri cleared qualification to fly #Gripen. Typically [--] seconds needed - he doubled it. This centrifuge is very strong with rapid"
X Link 2026-01-24T18:23Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Significantly cheaper US components and more interest in #Gripen around the world. One year with Trump. The best salesperson for European fighters"
X Link 2026-01-24T23:21Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements
""the Peruvian air force has placed requests for information for the . #Gripen NG ." via @Flightglobal http://t.co/85wdtEzx #svfm http://bit.ly/WlMXq8 http://bit.ly/WlMXq8"
X Link 2013-02-06T16:59Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"@orsoraggiante 9-10 bn for [--] Rafales Brazil ordered [--] Gripen for half that price https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brazil-finalises-468bn-gripen-ng-deal-416586/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brazil-finalises-468bn-gripen-ng-deal-416586/"
X Link 2016-01-15T05:08Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"A wonderful shot by Tim Jansson of JAS [--] #Gripen on a road base in #Sweden. Truck drivers getting a free airshow Photo: #avgeek http://jugg.se http://jugg.se"
X Link 2020-05-16T16:58Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Beautiful start from Bardufoss Air Station. Exercise Cold Response [--]. Video: Norrbottens Flygflottilj F [--] #SWEDEN #NATO #Gripen"
X Link 2022-03-17T20:18Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"JAS 39D #Gripen loaded up with six AAMs taking off from road. Video: Skaraborgs Flygflottilj F 7"
X Link 2022-09-03T01:21Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"JAS [--] #Gripen display training took place on the 17-19 April at Uppland Wing F [--]. Video: Tim Jansson #military #aircraft #airshow Sound on http://jugg.se http://jugg.se"
X Link 2023-04-20T11:19Z 26.4K followers, 58.9K engagements
"Sweden's next generation "Lule Class" surface warships has been named. (Lule is also home to F [--] Wing) Named after coastal cities: HMS Lule HMS Norrkping HMS Trelleborg HMS Halmstad Pic: Lule class next to Visby class. Artist impression by Saab. https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/06/det-ska-marinens-nya-fartyg-heta/ https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/06/det-ska-marinens-nya-fartyg-heta/"
X Link 2023-06-21T08:49Z 26.4K followers, 83.8K engagements
"https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/07/airshow-news-saab-pilot-wins-award-flying-gripen-e-at-riat/ https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/07/airshow-news-saab-pilot-wins-award-flying-gripen-e-at-riat/"
X Link 2023-07-19T12:19Z 26.4K followers, 24.5K engagements
"Landing & takeoff utilizing a section of an active #road while traffic is temporarily stopped in both directions. The design of JAS [--] #Gripen makes it possible to use a short strip - without a brake chute or arresting gear. Video: Skaraborgs flygflottilj F [--] #military #roadbase"
X Link 2024-04-30T14:45Z 26.4K followers, 37.2K engagements
"BREAKING Sweden has decided to donate two ASC-890 AEW&C aircraft to #Ukraine. (Saab 340AEW) : Ongoing press conf https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2024/05/inbjudan-till-presstraff-om-militart-stod-till-ukraina/ https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2024/05/inbjudan-till-presstraff-om-militart-stod-till-ukraina/"
X Link 2024-05-29T07:01Z 26.4K followers, 61.2K engagements
"Paralympian Conrad Hildebrand on a #SAS flight into Stockholm - ARN filmed two of the four JAS [--] #Gripen sent to fly an honor escort. Pilots even managed to show some hand hearts. #Paralympics2024"
X Link 2024-09-10T20:49Z 26.4K followers, 35.8K engagements
"#CRUZEX2024 Photos: SO Johnson @fab_oficial"
X Link 2024-11-05T16:59Z 26.4K followers, 10.4K engagements
"The american mind cannot comprehend this Example of #Gripen #AESA with the repositioner. #military https://t.co/kZ6iVq0pFS Example of #Gripen #AESA with the repositioner. #military https://t.co/kZ6iVq0pFS"
X Link 2024-11-18T14:18Z 26.4K followers, 30.7K engagements
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