Thales Norway A/S and Saab of Sweden have signed a contract concerning the development of communications systems for the Gripen fighter. This order for the Norwegian company is the first to be awarded under the provisions of the Letter of Agreement...June 26th, 2007
FiledJune 26th, 2007This is yet another example of how Saab’s extensive international industrial co- operation programmes, in partnership with some of the world’s leading aerospace companies, is securing the long-term future of the Gripen fighter. This includes the announcement made at the Paris Air Show of the Gripen Demonstrator programme (Gripen Demo), regarding the development of a new Gripen test flying platform - Gripen Demo - and Gripen Avionics Rig, which will keep Gripen at the leading edge well beyond 2040.