Thailand Places for Gripen E/F from Saab

Saab has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and has received an order for four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from FMV on behalf of the Kingdom of Thailand. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 5.3 billion, with deliveries scheduled to occur between 2025 and 2030.

The contract between Saab and FMV includes three Gripen E and one Gripen F aircraft as well as associated equipment, support and training.

Saab has entered into an agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force to provide a long-term offset package to Thailand as part of the fighter acquisition plan. This arrangement will encompass a substantial transfer of defence technology and industrial collaboration with Thailand, alongside new investments across various sectors of the national economy.

“We welcome Thailand as the latest customer for Gripen E/F. Thailand is already a well-established Gripen user and familiar with the strengths that Gripen brings to the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Thailand has chosen the most modern fighter on the market with which to build its next generation of strategic, independent capabilities,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

The Royal Thai Air Force presently operates a squadron of Gripen C/D multi-role fighters. Upon their deployment, the new Gripen E/F fighters will complement Thailand's existing fleet of Gripen aircraft.