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Colombia Signs €3.1 Billion Deal for 17 Saab Gripen Fighters With Deliveries Through 2032

The deal launches a 2026–2032 transition to Gripen with offsets for Colombian industry.

Overview

  • Saab confirmed a signed contract with Colombia for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft valued at €3.1 billion.
  • The order covers 15 single-seat Gripen E and two dual-seat Gripen F jets along with equipment, weapons, training and services.
  • Deliveries are scheduled across 2026 to 2032 as Colombia begins replacing its ageing IAI Kfir fleet.
  • Two offset agreements were signed to support projects in aeronautics, cyber security, health, sustainable energy and water purification.
  • Colombia selected the Gripen after weighing alternatives such as Dassault’s Rafale and Lockheed Martin’s F-16, and now prepares training, infrastructure upgrades and integration.