FMV Awards SEK 2.5 Billion Gripen Support Contract to Saab in Major Swedish Defence Procurement

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a major defence services contract to Saab Aktiebolag for the continued development, operation, and maintenance of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft system. The contract award marks a significant milestone in Sweden’s ongoing investment in defence readiness and aerospace capability.

Contract Overview and Key Details

The contract award notice, titled “Utvecklingsbas FMS39 26”, carries reference number 25FMVU417 and was officially published on 16 January 2026, following contract signing on 12 January 2026. The procurement falls under CPV code 73425000 (Air Force services) and has an estimated value of SEK 2,498,000,000.

The awarded tender covers a comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services agreement for the development and long-term sustainment of the JAS 39 Gripen aircraft system, Sweden’s flagship multirole fighter platform.

Entities Involved in the Awarded Tender

The contracting authority is FMV (Försvarets materielverk), Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, headquartered in Stockholm. The winning contractor, Saab Aktiebolag, is based in Linköping and is the prime manufacturer and long-term industrial partner behind the Gripen program.

The procurement was issued as a Contract Award Notice, confirming Saab as the successful bidder for the defence services agreement.

Strategic Importance for Sweden’s Defence Sector

This government contract is a cornerstone of Sweden’s long-term defence procurement strategy, ensuring continued operational readiness and technological advancement of the Gripen fleet. The agreement includes:

• Development and engineering support

• Operational sustainment and lifecycle maintenance

• Continuous upgrades and capability enhancements

• Long-term support for Sweden’s air defence infrastructure

The investment underscores Sweden’s commitment to maintaining a modern, domestically supported fighter aircraft capability, which is critical amid evolving European security dynamics.

About Saab Aktiebolag

Saab is a global aerospace and defence company and the primary developer of the JAS 39 Gripen. The company has decades of experience in advanced defence systems, aviation technologies, and military support services, making it a strategic partner for Sweden’s national defence and export programs.

What Comes Next

With the contract now signed, implementation will focus on ongoing system development, sustainment, and future capability upgrades. The agreement is expected to support Sweden’s defence ecosystem, sustain high-skilled jobs, and strengthen the country’s aerospace innovation pipeline.

This awarded tender highlights Sweden’s continued investment in sovereign defence capabilities and long-term military readiness.

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