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Aatmanirbhar Defence Industry

Gripen Offer Tailored to Indian Quest For Aatmanirbhar Defence Industry

When Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign to create an environment in the country that is conducive to capability building, investment, and skill development, among other things, it resonated with the Saab values of self-reliance. Back in 1937, when the world was on the brink of another World War, Sweden decided to build its own fighter aircraft. Ever since, the country has strived to realise self-reliance in various domains, especially defence.

Saab Scouts for partners

Saab Scouts for partners for manufacturing Gripen in India

To create a world-class fighter aircraft manufacturing base in a country, it is important to build a strong network of partner firms first. This month, Saab’s Gripen team went on a road trip to major Indian cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai to have conversations with suppliers in areas such as electronic warfare, surveillance and avionics.

Gripen E

Gripen E: The fighter of tomorrow is available today

What would the fighter of tomorrow look like? Simply put, it would be a platform that can keep integrating all the possible new areas of technology development – faster processing speeds, artificial intelligence, new weapon systems etc. The question is whether such a fighter platform is ready for the taking given India’s quest for new fighters which necessarily have to keep absorbing rapid changes in EW, weapon systems, Human Machine Interface and the next generation of network-centric warfare.

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Technology

Gripen: Suitable for Both Hot and Cold Climate

India's topography is as diverse as its people. From the blistering heat of Rajasthan's deserts to the chilling cold of Leh's high-altitude regions, the country has many extreme weather conditions, often at its borders. Consequently, the Indian Air Force requires fighter aircraft that can overcome extreme weather and perform effortlessly.

The Power of Gripen E

The Power of Gripen E's Arsenal

From dominating beyond visual range (BVR) missions to engaging in dogfights, Gripen E's weapon system covers all bases. The fighter can carry a payload of 10 weapons to conduct a wide variety of offensive and defensive missions. Read on to learn about a few of the many weapon types that can be used with Gripen to maximise its lethality.

Gripen simulator

Inside the Gripen E Simulator

Every Gripen pilot goes through a carefully tailored training programme before flying the fighter in real life. For this training, a vital tool is the Gripen Mission Trainer simulator which can generate realistic environments for the pilot. The very high level of realism offered does not just prepare the pilots for the real deal but also reduces the live training time and cost significantly. In addition, specific emergency procedures can be simulated, many of which cannot be trained for in real life.

Industrial

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INAC – World’s Most Modern Aircraft Manufacturing Facility

It’s one thing to promise transfer of technology when it comes to developing fighter jets, and quite another to actually chalk out a plan that defines the way it (technology transfer) is actually going to work over a period of time, when a contract is signed.

Gripen Offer for India

When a country buys a new fleet of fighter aircraft, it is a big and a long-term investment. For a country like India, having a large fleet that delivers high performance in various roles for years to come is a must. At the same time, there is a requirement for a strategic industrial cooperation that is in line with the Prime Minister’s Make in India concept.

Saab's Indian Aircraft Company

Saab’s INAC Will Provide a Base for an Aatmanirbhar India

Saab has maintained from the start that the Gripen offer to India will be more than just transferring assembly lines. From co-developing aircraft parts to even taking export orders in future, the proposed Indian Aircraft Company or INAC will provide the base for a truly “self-reliant”, aka atmanirbhar Indian defense industry.