Embraer ve Saab, Farnborough’da 20 Ek Gripen için Çerçeve Anlaşması Duyurdu
Embraer and Saab announced a framework agreement for the production of 20 additional JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets at Embraer’s facilities in São Paulo, Brazil, during the Farnborough International Airshow.
At a Glance
- Parties: Swedish Saab and Brazilian Embraer.
- Subject: Framework agreement for the production of 20 additional Gripens in Brazil.
- Location: Embraer’s facilities in São Paulo (Gaviao Peixoto).
- Context: Expansion of the Brazilian Air Force’s (FAB) current Gripen E/F program.
- Significance: Deepening of local assembly and technology transfer in Latin America.
Details of the Development
The framework agreement announced in Farnborough paves the way for the local production of an additional batch of 20 aircraft on top of Brazil’s ongoing Gripen procurement program. Embraer conducts the final assembly and testing of the Gripen in Brazil at the Gaviao Peixoto facility; the agreement aims to keep this industrial infrastructure operational for a longer period.
The partnership between Saab and Embraer is based on Brazil’s F-X2 program initiated in 2014. Under this program, the Gripen E (single-seat) and the two-seat Gripen F (referred to as F-39 in Brazil) are entering the inventory of the Brazilian Air Force; technology transfer and local production form the core of this agreement.
System Context
The JAS-39 Gripen E/F is positioned as a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, advanced electronic warfare package, and the capability to carry Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Its low operating cost and ability to operate from short runways make it attractive for medium-sized air forces.
Production in Brazil also creates a base for the potential export of the Gripen in the Latin American market. Following Colombia’s preference for the Gripen, the sustainability of the São Paulo line is central to Saab’s regional strategy during a period of increased interest in the region.
Significance for Turkey and Competition
The export model supported by local production of the Gripen offers a competitive approach in the medium and upper segment fighter aircraft market that Turkey aims to enter with HÜRJET and KAAN. The potential export of HÜRJET to Spain and the partnership of KAAN with Indonesia signal a period where technology transfer and local production are decisive in exports. The Saab-Embraer model serves as an established example of how this competition can be structured around industrial cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gripen F-39?
It is the designation for the two-seat Gripen F in the Brazilian Air Force; the single-seat version is Gripen E.
Where will the aircraft be produced?
Final assembly and testing are being conducted at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto facility in São Paulo.
References
- AirwayBuzz / Farnborough 2026 — Announcements of orders and partnerships within the scope of the fair.
- Reuters/MarketScreener — Farnborough order race — Context of the fair’s order environment.
