Swedish Air Force

Sweden to retain Gripen C/D for at least another decade

On October 23, Saab outlined the Swedish Air Force’s plan to upgrade and retain two squadrons of Gripen C/D multi-role fighters for at least another decade

Sweden suspends search for new training aircraft

Sweden has suspended its search for a successor platform to its ageing Saab Sk 60A/B jet trainer fleet, the Swedish Defense Materiel Agency (FMV) announced on September 14.

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NUCLEAR ’SNIFFERS’

Lennart Berns describes how the Swedish Air Force repurposed its J 32B jet fighters...

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Swedish Road Trip!

Sweden has taken a very different stance when it comes to the global coronavirus pandemic and in April the Swedish Air Force participated in a road operations exercise to demonstrate how it can maintain readiness even in times of great stress.

Saab to further support Swedish Sk 60 fleet

Saab has signed a multi-year maintenance agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces to provide further support to the air force’s Sk 60 jet trainer fleet.

Embracing Darkness

Björn Rüdén reports on a week of JAS 39 Gripen night flying with the Swedish Air Force.

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Swedish tanker times

Some 20,000ft above northern Sweden, Björn Rüdén joins the Swedish Air Force's dedicated tanker ...

SAAB's new Electronic Attack Jammer Pod takes flight

SAAB has successfully carried out the first flight tests with its Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP), marking an important milestone in the system's development.

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Swedish resurgence

The Swedish Air Force is facing expansion for the first time in nearly two decades. examines the emerging new plans.

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When Viggens saved an SR-71 Blackbird

Known for it’s blistering speed, the SR-71 was considered almost untouchable during its service career. Paul F Crickmore details an occasion when an example of the Blackbird almost fell into Soviet hands.