Aircraft
Sweden and Switzerland Agree To Co-Develop New Gripen
The next-generation Gripen E/F is already flying in two-seat prototype form, seen here in the company of a Gripen D. (Photo: Jamie Hunter for Saab)
The next-generation Gripen E/F is already flying in two-seat prototype form, seen here in the company of a Gripen D. (Photo: Jamie Hunter for Saab)

Sweden and Switzerland have reached agreement on sharing the cost to develop and introduce the next-generation version of the Saab Gripen fighter. The Swedish defense ministry said there are good opportunities for synergies, including training, maintenance and future upgrades. The Swiss Air Force selected the Gripen last November, in preference to the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.