SAAB JAS 39A/B/C/D Gripen

[Maro.Kyo]

Apparently, the third batch of Gripens (Gripen C/D) were produced with a redesigned radar section that featured enlarged radar back-end LRU bays, reflecting the NORA studies. Should be one of the reasons why Sweden scrapped so many Gripens by 2014 (should be more by now). Though this makes me wonder if the 66 Gripen As converted into C model also features a modified radar LRU compartment.

 

[aonestudio]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7yxK_se-Q8

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Eb0gsBDO0

 

[WatcherZero]

Hungary has bought four more Gripen C taking its 20 year old fleet from 14 to 18 (its existing 14 are on hire-purchase and that contract was also extended until 2035).

Hungary to get more Gripens from Saab | Shephard

The new order followed a 2022 announcement that Saab would modernise the Hungarian Air Force’s current fleet of 14 JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter aircraft.

www.shephardmedia.com

 

[GTX]

More on the same:

https://defence-blog.com/hungary-orders-more-gripen-fighter-jets/

And one wonders:

Stroking the ego: Hungary’s Orbán gives his nod to Sweden’s NATO bid

Also helping was a deal to sell more Swedish jet fighters to Hungary.

www.politico.eu

 

[GTX]

Just a couple of photos from Singapore this week:

 

[GTX]

More reporting:

Hungary Inks Deal For Gripen Fighters Ahead Of Sweden NATO Membership Vote

Hungary, which is now set to see its Gripen fleet grow from 14 to 18 jets, is the last holdout to Sweden joining NATO.

www.twz.com

 

[GTX]

Could The Philippines Upgrade Its Air Force with Saab Gripens?

A report from the Singapore Airshow yesterday affirmed that the Philippines is close to entering negotiations to buy fighter jets from Sweden to bolster its defense.

www.forbes.com

 

[GTX]

Singapore Airshow - Saab eyes regional fighter sales - Australian Defence Magazine

Saab sees further prospects for its Gripen combat aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a senior representative of the company at the Singapore Airshow last week | Nigel Pittaway

www.australiandefence.com.au