“Strong year” ahead as Saab sees uptick in order potential for GlobalEye and Gripen aircraft
Thailand recently signed with Saab for the first batch of its 12 Gripen aircraft order. (Photo: Saab)
The aeronautics business saw a 34% boost in growth year on year, driven largely by its success with its Gripen aircraft.
Saab has said it is looking at a “strong year” for contracts as the business closed out a solid Q3 with US$21 billion order bookings across the company and a 34% increase in its aeronautics business area.
Speaking to reporters during its Q3 earnings call, CEO Micael Johansson said the company was seeing traction and high demand on a number of campaigns for its platforms – particularly on Gripen and GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.
France selected the GlobalEye aircraft in June 2025 at the Paris Air Show for its airborne early warning requirement, with Johansson saying during the call that Saab was
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