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Colombia signs $3.6B deal with Saab for 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets

"Colombia secures a $3.6B deal with Saab for 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets, boosting air capabilities. Deliveries set for 2026-2032 mark a key military modernization."

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Colombia signs $3.6B deal with Saab for 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets
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Colombia has signed a $3.6 billion deal with Sweden"s Saab for the acquisition of 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets. The agreement includes 15 E models and 2 F trainer jets, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2032.

This deal marks a significant step in Colombia"s military modernization efforts. The Gripen E/F fighter jets are expected to enhance the country"s air capabilities.

For further context on international military developments, see recent developments in European foreign policy and related coverage on U.S. military initiatives.