Saab Receives Order for New Gripen Flight Computer
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new generation flight computer for the Gripen fighter jet. The order is valued at SEK 1.3 billion.
Saab has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the development of a new generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft. The contract is worth SEK 1.3 billion, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2030.
The new computer will replace the current version of the Gripen's flight control system. The aim is to create a future-proof solution that meets long-term requirements for availability, performance, and security of supply. Saab will undertake this project in close collaboration with FMV.
The flight control computer is a critical component within the Gripen's flight control system, directly impacting the aircraft's mission capabilities. This order signifies continued development for the Gripen program, ensuring its operational relevance and technological advancement.