<p>Bengaluru: As a preview to Aero India 2025, Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab unveiled a full-scale replica of its Gripen E fighter jet at the AeroSpace Park in Devanahalli.</p><p>The display was part of the Bangalore Security Dialogue, co-hosted by the Takshashila Institution and Dynamatic Technologies.</p><p>Saab will showcase a range of defence and security systems during Aero India 2025, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14.</p><p><strong>Focus on indigenisation</strong></p><p>Saab has outlined a blueprint to fully indigenise Gripen E production in India under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. The company responded to a 2018 Request for Information (RFI) for 114 MRFA for the Indian Air Force and plans to transfer all necessary technologies to support local manufacturing of the Gripen E.</p>.Deal to procure 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines expected to be inked next month: Navy chief.<p>Unlike many systems that require upgrades from the original manufacturer, the Gripen E's modular software allows Indian Air Force technicians to execute updates within two to three days — a process that typically takes months. Additionally, the aircraft can carry a diverse range of weapons, including Indian-made munitions, beyond those manufactured by Saab.</p><p>The Gripen E also boasts advanced features such as enhanced sensing capabilities, AI-driven data processing, and state-of-the-art networking, offering a significant upgrade over its predecessors.</p><p><strong>Expanding operations</strong></p><p>Kent Åke Molin, Head of the Gripen for India Programme, emphasised Saab's commitment to expanding its operations in the Global South. "We have already delivered aircraft to Brazil and South Africa and are keen to support India's indigenisation and self-reliance goals. Gripen E has excelled in all our tests, and we are confident in its capabilities," he stated.</p><p>This push aligns with India's strategic focus on boosting indigenous defence production and self-reliance in military procurement.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: As a preview to Aero India 2025, Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab unveiled a full-scale replica of its Gripen E fighter jet at the AeroSpace Park in Devanahalli.</p><p>The display was part of the Bangalore Security Dialogue, co-hosted by the Takshashila Institution and Dynamatic Technologies.</p><p>Saab will showcase a range of defence and security systems during Aero India 2025, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14.</p><p><strong>Focus on indigenisation</strong></p><p>Saab has outlined a blueprint to fully indigenise Gripen E production in India under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. The company responded to a 2018 Request for Information (RFI) for 114 MRFA for the Indian Air Force and plans to transfer all necessary technologies to support local manufacturing of the Gripen E.</p>.Deal to procure 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines expected to be inked next month: Navy chief.<p>Unlike many systems that require upgrades from the original manufacturer, the Gripen E's modular software allows Indian Air Force technicians to execute updates within two to three days — a process that typically takes months. Additionally, the aircraft can carry a diverse range of weapons, including Indian-made munitions, beyond those manufactured by Saab.</p><p>The Gripen E also boasts advanced features such as enhanced sensing capabilities, AI-driven data processing, and state-of-the-art networking, offering a significant upgrade over its predecessors.</p><p><strong>Expanding operations</strong></p><p>Kent Åke Molin, Head of the Gripen for India Programme, emphasised Saab's commitment to expanding its operations in the Global South. "We have already delivered aircraft to Brazil and South Africa and are keen to support India's indigenisation and self-reliance goals. Gripen E has excelled in all our tests, and we are confident in its capabilities," he stated.</p><p>This push aligns with India's strategic focus on boosting indigenous defence production and self-reliance in military procurement.</p>