Aircraft
Saab Seeks Assurances on Potential Embraer-Boeing Combination
The Swedish company wants to protect the technology of Gripen E/F fighter being co-developed with Brazil.
An artist's impression of the Gripen E in Brazilian air force markings. (Photo: Saab)
An artist's impression of the Gripen E in Brazilian air force markings. (Photo: Saab)

Saab president Hakan Buskhe traveled to Brazil last week to express the Swedish company’s concern about a possible combination of Embraer with Boeing. Saab has developed a close relationship with Embraer Defence and Security, which will be producing the Gripen E fighter for the Brazilian air force (FAB), and is co-developing the Gripen F two-seat trainer version. Buskhe met with Brazilian defense minister Raul Jungmann and received some assurances, according to Brazilian media.