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Categories: BUSINESS · TECHNOLOGY

Portugal Gripen fighter jet procurement

Entities: JAS 39 Gripen · Portuguese Air Force · Jussi Halmetoja · Portugal · Saab AB

Overview

In late July 2026, Portuguese aerospace supplier Vangest announced a major expansion of its Marinha Grande plant to increase titanium component output for the Saab JAS 39 Gripen, aiming to double production of precision parts by August and seeking qualification on Airbus’s supplier list. A week later, Saab intensified its bid for Portugal’s new fighter‑jet contract, positioning the Gripen as a faster‑turnaround alternative to the U.S. F‑35 and emphasizing potential cooperation with Portuguese industry, including firms like Vangest, to boost the national economy and reduce reliance on American equipment. The two developments illustrate a coordinated push to build a domestic supply chain around the Gripen as Portugal evaluates its future air‑defence fleet.

Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Saab promotes Gripen for Portugal fighter jet contract

    Saab is vying for Portugal's fighter‑jet contract with the JAS 39 Gripen, citing its rapid turnaround, suitability against Russia, and local industry cooperation, challenging the previously favored U.S. F‑35.

  2. 10 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Portugal's Vangest ramps up titanium production for Saab Gripen jets

    Vangest in Portugal is scaling up production of precision titanium parts for Saab Gripen jets, targeting 200 pieces by August while seeking Airbus supplier status.

Sources

dziennik-polityczny.com · wnp.pl