Saab AB

Saab AB is a Swedish defence and security company founded in 1937 to build military aircraft for Sweden. Today it sells products to more than 100 countries and maintains operations in over 30 countries. The company is organized into four business areas: Aeronautics, Dynamics, Surveillance and Naval.

This directory entry covers the Aeronautics business area. This division designs, builds and supports military aircraft. It also makes aerostructures for civil aircraft makers. The division develops, integrates and modifies aircraft platforms for airborne surveillance systems such as GlobalEye. It provides aviation support solutions for both civil and military customers. It also conducts studies and development for future manned and unmanned aircraft.

The division produces the Gripen combat aircraft family. This includes the Gripen C series, the Gripen E with one seat and the Gripen F with two seats. Saab reports 117 Gripen E series aircraft on order. Sweden has ordered 60, Brazil 36, Colombia 17 and Thailand 4. The Gripen E and F are 15.2 metres and 15.9 metres long. They have a maximum weight of 16,500 kilograms, ten hardpoints and a turnaround time of 15 to 25 minutes.

Saab works with Boeing to develop the T-7A Red Hawk trainer for the U.S. Air Force. Saab develops and produces the aft fuselage. The company also makes aerostructures such as wings, flaps and doors for Boeing and Airbus. Gripen production also takes place in Brazil.

The Aeronautics division provides aftermarket support for the Saab 340 and Saab 2000 regional aircraft. It offers aviation support solutions for civil and military operators. The business area develops and adapts new technology to meet customer needs through long term studies for new systems and upgrades to existing platforms.

In 2025, Saab reported sales of SEK 79.1 billion. The company employed about 26,100 people. It serves markets on every continent and continues to develop air solutions for defence, aviation and civil security customers worldwide.

Services

• Military aircraft design and support
• Aerostructures manufacturing
• Aircraft platform development
• Airborne surveillance integration
• Aftermarket support
• Aviation support solutions
• Future aircraft studies
• Combat aircraft production
• Trainer aircraft development