Embraer and Saab Sign Agreement for production of additional 20 Gripen in Brazil
- Heads of Agreement (HoA) between the two companies provides a framework for the potential production of additional Gripen aircraft
- Embraer and Saab intend to conclude the corresponding agreement in 2026 through Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto industrial complex, home to the only Gripen final assembly line outside Sweden
- The 20 aircraft would be assembled on Embraer’s Brazilian production line, which has been producing the 36 Gripen fighters for the Brazilian Air Force since 2023.
Farnborough International Airshow, July 21, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Saab today announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) providing a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen aircraft at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State, Brazil. Embraer will take responsibility for assembling these aircraft, serving as a complement to Saab’s final assembly line located in Linköping, Sweden, to meet global demand for the Swedish fighter.
The agreement marks another milestone in the decade-long partnership between the two companies, increasing delivery capacity within a globally integrated manufacturing model while providing greater flexibility to meet future customer requirements.
“The expansion of this partnership with Saab reflects the mutual trust built over the past ten years and reinforces Embraer’s strategic role in the Gripen programme. We are well positioned to support increased production capacity, if demand requires it”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
“The partnership between Saab and Embraer reinforces our long-term commitment to Latin America. Together, we are strengthening our capabilities, securing additional capacity for future business opportunities, and taking a forward-leaning approach to supporting the evolving needs of our customers across the region”, said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility (GPX) has established itself as a strategic industrial hub, recognized for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, skilled workforce, and production capacity. Operating as part of a globally integrated production model that brings together Brazilian and international suppliers, the site demonstrates the strength of this partnership while supporting increased industrial output and creating opportunities for continued growth in high-technology aerospace programmes.
With more than a decade of collaboration, the partnership between Embraer and Saab has become a strong example of innovation, industrial development, and knowledge exchange.
Through a comprehensive technology transfer and on-the-job training under the current Gripen programme for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), engineers, test pilots, technicians, assembly operators, and maintenance specialists have been qualified in Sweden. This cooperation has strengthened expertise and best practices on both sides, and generated lasting benefits for the two companies, contributing to the development of advanced industrial capabilities and long-term growth opportunities.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Source: Embraer
