Stockholm – September 13, 2026 -- Saab has secured a new order worth approximately SEK 2.9 billion from Sweden's Defence Material Administration (FMV) to continue concept work on the country's future fighter system.
Contract runs through 2028 with extension options
The agreement covers the period 2026-2028, with FMV holding options to extend the work into 2029 and 2030. It builds directly on prior contracts Saab signed with FMV in 2024 and 2025, extending a multi-year technology development pipeline.
Scope covers manned and unmanned system demonstrators
The contract funds flying and ground-based demonstrators, advanced studies, and development of future system concepts spanning both manned and unmanned platforms. Saab's mandate includes work on systems integration, autonomy, signature adaptation, propulsion, digital development, and future production capabilities.
Saab executive frames deal as confidence signal from Sweden's defence procurer
Lars Tossman, head of Saab's Aeronautics business area, said the contract is crucial for developing and demonstrating technologies central to future fighter systems, calling FMV's continued backing significant for the programme.
Programme aims to cut technical risk ahead of future procurement decisions
FMV and Saab describe the work as strengthening Sweden's national capabilities in fighter-related technology while building competence and reducing technical risk. The effort is intended to preserve Sweden's freedom of action for future choices in air combat capability, ahead of any formal next-generation fighter procurement.