"Gripen C / D is the backbone of the Swedish defense today and for many years to come, so this is an important order," writes Jonas Hjelm, head of Saab's Aeronautics business area, in a press release.

The upgrades will "ensure continued operation and capacity increase to maintain (the planet) operationally relevant".

The order value is SEK 500 million.

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