The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

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And is that for the Gripen E or the Gripen C/D, because there is currently one production model Gripen E in operational service in the world, so we have zero data on real world maintenance and flight hour costs.

As of Nov 2025 the Brazilian Air Force had 11 Gripen E. Fact check.

Saab delivers eleventh Gripen E fighter to Brazilian Air Force as binational programme advances

Saab has delivered another F-39E Gripen to the Brazilian Air Force, with aircraft 4111 landing at Anápolis Air Base at 10:26 on 19 November after a one-hour and three-minute flight from Navegantes.

defence-industry.eu

Swedish Air Force accepts its first Gripen E into service - European Security & Defence

The Swedish Air Force (SwAF) accepted into operational service its first Saab Gripen E fighter on 20 October 2025 during an event at F7 Såtenäs.

euro-sd.com