Saab has received an order regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems.

Saab reported on this.

The research began after the signing of a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for conceptual studies of a new fighter to replace the JAS-39 Gripen.

It should be noted that since 2000, Saab has been conducting independent and proactive studies of future fighter concept.

The contract period is 2024-2025. During this time, the company will have to present a detailed model of the future fighter and unmanned system.

Saab is in a strong position, and having recently developed Gripen E and GlobalEye we have the advanced technology and engineering know-how to take the future fighter concept forward. This means we will continue delivering innovative solutions to meet the future operational needs of the Swedish Armed Forces and other customers,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.

Previously, the company conducted research on a promising new generation aircraft as part of the Flygsystem 2020 program.

As part of this program, the Swedish Air Force aims to receive a conceptually new aircraft by 2035 to replace the current fleet of Gripen fighters.

It should be noted that the work on the new aircraft will not delay the production and modernization of the Gripen fleet.

As Militarnyi previously reported, Saab is working on a supersonic, stealthy ‘loyal wingman’ type drone concept.

The drone is being developed under Saab’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, which was previously developed together with the promising new generation Flygsystem 2020 aircraft.

It should be noted that the Swedish company had planned to participate in the British-Italian program to develop a promising FCAS (Future Combat Air System) aircraft, but decided to leave the program and continue its own development.