Saab to Develop New Generation Gripen Flight Control Computer
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the development of a new generation flight control 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) to develop a new generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft. The contract is valued at SEK 1.3 billion, with deliveries expected to commence in 2030.
The company will replace the current flight control computer with a future-proof solution designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance, and security of supply. This project will be conducted in close collaboration with FMV.
The flight control computer is a critical component within the Gripen's flight control system. This upgrade is essential for ensuring the aircraft's continued operational capability and security in a rapidly evolving technological landscape and threat environment.