Saab signs contract for Gripen E/F with Colombia

SAAB signed a contract with the Colombian Government and received an order for 17 JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft. The order value is US$3.59 billion and deliveries will take place 2026-2032. The contract includes 15 Gripen E one-seater and two Gripen F two-seater fighter aircraft as well as associated equipment and weapons, training and services. 

Saab and the Colombian Government have today also signed two offset agreements outlining the framework for various military and social projects. These cover a comprehensive industrial cooperation package that will benefit Colombia in areas including aeronautics, cyber security, health, sustainable energy and water purification technology.  

“I am honoured that Colombia has chosen the Gripen E/F to enhance its air defence capabilities and delighted to welcome Colombia into the Gripen family. This marks the beginning of a strong and long-term partnership that will strengthen Colombia’s defence and security, benefit its people, and boost the nation’s innovation power,” said President and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson.

Earlier this week, Embraer  and Saab in cooperation with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the Gripen E fighter by Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft.

Furthermore, the Gripen is coming off strong momentum with Thailand’s selection of the Gripen E/F and is targeting the Philippines’ Multi Role Fighter (MRF) programme.