Saab reveals first Meteor live-fire test for Gripen E fighter jet
A Saab Gripen E fighter jet launches the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile over Vidsel, Sweden. (Photo: Saab)
Saab has achieved a new weapons milestone on the Gripen E fighter programme.
Saab has announced it successfully test-fired the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from a Gripen E fighter jet for the first time.
The event occurred at the FMV Vidsel test range in northern Sweden around the end of May or beginning of June 2022, and saw the weapon launched from an altitude of approximately 16,500ft and striking a target as planned.
‘From a design and development perspective this is an absolutely perfect example of how we work together with the customer because this missile shot caters to industry needs in terms of test points, FMV’s need in terms of validation
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Air Warfare
-
![Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost]()
Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost
The framework agreement with the US Department of Defense would see Lockheed Martin increase production capacity from 600 to 2,000 interceptors per year.
-
![Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition]()
Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition
The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.
-
![Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US]()
Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US
The NATO country continues to focus on building up its maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities as part of a major investment in its Arctic defences.
