• Saab completed the first flight of the Gripen F two-seat fighter on Aug. 28, 2026, marking a milestone in its development program.
• The 40-minute sortie in Linköping verified core system functionality, supporting the start of the aircraft’s airborne test campaign.
• Flight testing now shifts to envelope expansion, clearing performance limits before progressing to tactical capability evaluation for the two-seat configuration.
• The aircraft was developed with Brazilian industry under the Brazilian Gripen Programme, involving more than 350 Brazilian personnel in technology transfer.
• Completion of planned tests and acceptance procedures positions the aircraft for delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.

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