Saab and Embraer announced at the security and defense exhibition LAAD in Rio de Janeiro announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation between the two companies in various areas, particularly in terms of business development and technical capabilities.
The companies want to jointly develop the army as the successor to Hercules interesting air transporter KC-390 Millennium as the preferred solution for the Swedish Air Force’s tactical air transport requirements and to examine the integration of Saab equipment and systems into the multi-role aircraft.
The companies are also exploring new business opportunities to pursue future Gripen customers in Latin America, including the use of the Gripen Design and Development Network (GDDN), the Gripen Flight Test Center (GFTC) and the final assembly line at Embraer in Gavião Peixoto. In addition, the two companies intend to collaborate on technical studies for future fighter aircraft, thus continuing the technology transfer carried out by Saab for the Brazilian defense industry as part of the ongoing Gripen program. the ongoing Gripen program for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). for themselves. The focus is on the further development of the Gripen E until 2060. https://militaeraktuell.at/wir-haben-viele-plaene-in-der-schublade/ “Our two companies have worked together in the past to provide Brazil with an outstanding capability that will last for decades. The Memorandum of Understanding now signed is an important and gratifying step in expanding this cooperation to new areas beyond Brazil, while maximizing our existing capabilities,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
“Saab and Embraer are two global leaders in the aerospace industry, recognized for their engineering and product excellence. I view this MoU with great optimism as I am confident that together the two companies can continue to grow their business in various markets around the world,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security.
In 2014, Saab and the Brazilian government signed a contract for the delivery of 36 Gripen aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force, which includes not only the aircraft, but also logistical support, weapons, support systems, simulators, training and development. The Gripen program represents the most extensive technology transfer that Saab has ever undertaken. The most important strategic partner in the country is Embraer.
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