Colombian Gripen E/F Fighter Jet Acquisition
One of 9,467 projects Taiyo tracks in Colombia.
Source: GlobalSecurity.org
The Colombian government signed a contract with the Swedish Saab Group to acquire 17-18 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, including 15 single-seat E-configuration and 2 two-seat F-configuration aircraft. The contract includes cooperation in defense, technology, and infrastructure to modernize Colombia's air combat capabilities and strengthen its military industrial base. The project also involves social
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Aerospace & Defense, Hospital, Airport, Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Colombia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- GlobalSecurity.org
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Colombian government signed a contract with the Swedish Saab Group to acquire 17-18 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, including 15 single-seat E-configuration and 2 two-seat F-configuration aircraft. The contract includes cooperation in defense, technology, and infrastructure to modernize Colombia's air combat capabilities and strengthen its military industrial base. The project also involves social investments such as a solar panel factory, potable water systems, and medical technology upgrades. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | Colombia |
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Source | GlobalSecurity.org |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Aerospace & Defense, Hospital, Airport, Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-19 |
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