Powerful partnerships ensure Gripen future

Published: Jun 19, 2007
Source: www.saabgroup.com



At the Paris Air Show, Saab launched its plans for a new <a href="/page/49/JAS-39-Gripen.html">Gripen</a> Demonstrator programme, aimed at demonstrating a range of future technologies and capabilities to ensure that Gripen remains at the leading edge of fighter aircraft performance and capability well into the future.
A new flying platform

The demonstrator programme will include the development of a new Gripen test flying platform, Gripen Demo, and the Gripen Avionics Rig. Gripen Demo will include new features such as a new engine with increased thrust, an AESA radar, increased range, new landing gear, increased weapons and stores capabilities and enhanced avionics structures.

The Gripen Demonstration programme involves new partnerships with some of the world&#8217;s leading aerospace companies like General Electric together with Volvo, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, APPH, Martin-Baker and Terma, which has been established for the Gripen Demonstration programme. &#8220;We are very pleased that these highly respected companies have chosen to invest in the Gripen Demonstrator programme and are looking forward to start the co-operation&#8221;, says Åke Svensson, President and CEO for Saab.
Driven by future needs

The programme is driven by the future needs of current and potential customers, and incorporates state-of-the-art technology. The programme complements and enhances Gripen&#8217;s ongoing technology insertion programme with the Gripen C/D version now being delivered to customers worldwide.
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