Post-delivery, the maintenance of the launch systems will be performed in Sweden by Saab.
The Swedish Defence Material Administration r FMV has signed a SEK 400 million contract with Saab for the development and integration of a new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The order includes the development and integration of a new launch system for air-to-air missiles and countermeasure pods on Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The contract also includes options for subsequent series orders of launcher systems.
Åsa Schöllin, head of the Gripen Sustainment business unit said, “The integration of the new launch system is an important component for ensuring the continued high availability of the Gripen system. After delivery, maintenance of the launch systems will be performed in Sweden, which further contributes to a secure supply of defence equipment for our customers.”
The launchers can be integrated with existing variants of weapon pylons and can carry all Gripen air-to-air missiles. The launcher is mounted to the aircraft’s weapon pylons and has a sophisticated connection between the aircraft and the weapons mounted on the launcher.
