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Press release
21 July 2026
General Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Chief of the Brazilian Air Force. Peter Sandwall, State Secretary to Minister for Defence Pål Jonson Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Business Area Aeronautics Lieutenant-Brigadier Heraldo Luiz Rodrigues, Secretary of Defence Products (SEPROD)  Brazil Ministry of Defence
Saab and Embraer strengthen partnership with agreement to expand Gripen production capacity

The Heads of Agreement (HoA) provides a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen aircraft in partnership with Embraer, with both companies intending to conclude the corresponding agreement in 2026.

Press release - Regulatory
17 July 2026
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Saab Q2 results 2026: Strong order bookings reinforce market position

Saab presents the results for January-June 2026.

Press release - Regulatory
16 July 2026
MEKO A-200 DEU frigates (Graphic: TKMS)
Saab receives order to equip the German Navy´s new frigates

Saab has signed a contract with the German naval defence company TKMS and received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite structures and sensors onto four of the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates. The order value is approximately SEK 8.7 billion and Saab’s deliveries to TKMS will take place between 2029 and 2032.

News
14 July 2026
F39E Gripen flyes over the Atacama desert
Brazil's Gripen E fighters participate in their first multinational exercise outside Brazil

Six F-39E Gripen aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force took part in the multidomain exercise SALITRE 2026, marking the Brazilian fighter’s first participation in a multinational operation outside Brazil. In Chile, six Brazilian Air Force fighters were carrying out air defence, escort and patrol missions alongside aircraft from five other countries. 

Press release
7 July 2026
GlobalEye
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems. 

Press release
3 July 2026
Saabs A26 for Poland
Invitation to Saab’s Q2 2026 interim report presentation

Saab’s CEO and President Micael Johansson and CFO Anna Wijkander will present Saab’s interim report for January-June 2026.

Press release - Regulatory
30 June 2026
Saab Gripen E fighter
Saab signs contract for Gripen E for Ukraine

Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft for Ukraine. The order value corresponds to approximately SEK 24.6 billion and the order will be booked in the third quarter 2026. Saab’s deliveries to FMV are scheduled to take place 2029-2030.

Press release - Regulatory
29 June 2026
Saabs A26 for Poland
Saab receives order for three submarines for Poland

Saab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. The contract also encompasses a weapon package and a training- and support package. The order value corresponds to approximately SEK 47 billion. Saab will deliver continuously with the final deliveries scheduled during 2038.

News
24 June 2026
Gripen C Hungary
Final deliveries of Hungarian Gripen fighters

Two new Gripen C fighters landed yesterday at Kecskemét Air Base, marking the completion of the deliveries under the contract amendment signed between The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Hungarian Ministry of Defence in January 2024.  

Press release
17 June 2026
Saab CEO Micael Johansson and Comand AI CEO Loïc Mougeolle
Saab invests in Comand AI to strengthen European defence sector

Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 MEUR for a 10% equity stake in Paris-based battlefield AI company, Comand AI.