Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new-generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter, with deliveries planned from 2030.
The new computer will replace the current unit with a future-proof solution designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance and security of supply. Saab will carry out the project in close cooperation with FMV.
The flight control computer is a central component of Gripen’s flight control system, supporting safe and precise aircraft manoeuvring. Replacing the existing unit will modernise a key onboard avionics system and help maintain the aircraft’s operational capability over the coming decades.
From a maintenance and sustainment perspective, the programme highlights the importance of managing avionics obsolescence and ensuring the continued availability of critical flight-control components. Introducing a new computer will also require integration and qualification work to ensure compatibility with the aircraft’s flight-control architecture.
The focus on security of supply is relevant to long-term fleet support, particularly for military operators seeking to maintain aircraft availability while managing ageing equipment and component supply risks.
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“We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with FMV. The new flight control computer will contribute to Gripen’s capability and performance for decades to come,” said Marcus Wandt, head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.
The programme forms part of the long-term technical evolution of the Gripen fleet, with the new flight control computer intended to support future operational requirements.
