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Saab and Sweden extend Gripen fleet maintenance contract by SEK 4 billion

Saab and Sweden's Armed Forces extended their Gripen C/D and E support contract by about SEK 4 billion (roughly EUR 360 million). It covers spares, repairs and training for 2026 to 2027, with options to 2029.

Verified AI-drafted Saab press release, 10 October 2025

What it does not test. It does not add a new capability or supplier; it keeps an existing fighter fleet serviced under an incumbent contract.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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