Aircraft
Saab Signs Weapons Contract for Brazilian Gripens
Brazilian, Israeli and South African missiles are slated for integration.
The Mectron MAR-1 is an air-surface anti-radiation missile that is being developed in Brazil. It was shown underneath a full-scale model of the Saab Gripen, at the recent LAAD show. (Photo: Reuben Johnson)
The Mectron MAR-1 is an air-surface anti-radiation missile that is being developed in Brazil. It was shown underneath a full-scale model of the Saab Gripen, at the recent LAAD show. (Photo: Reuben Johnson)

Saab has made further progress on its co-development and production deal with Brazil for the Gripen NG fighter. The Swedish company announced last week the signing of a contract worth some $245 million for weapon acquisition. As with its latest comment on the main Gripen production contract with Brazil, Saab noted that implementation of the contract “is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions…including export-control authorizations.” However, Saab said that it expects all conditions to be fulfilled during this year's second half.