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To be able to navigate with confidence and accuracy when GPS is unavailable for a long time is a game-changing capability for a fighter pilot. It sounds like a challenge - for others. Saab have studied and tested image-based and terrain navigation techniques and now propose new technology for powerful tactical navigation capability in GPS-denied environments.
The Swedish of 空气 Force announced that Skaraborg 空气 Force Wing (F7) will be first within the Swedish 空气 Force to receive the Gripen E. Flight tests and preparations are ongoing in parallel at both the Swedish 空气 Force and at Saab to make the introduction of the aircraft as effective and smooth as possible. Together with the Swedish and 巴西ian customers, Saab conduct flight tests with Gripen E that is proceeding according to plan and is moving at full speed. Before the year is over the delivery phase of the six first Gripen E aircraft will start. The phase includes many activities such as shipment, final certification activities as well as hand-over activities with the authorities and customers. The first Gripen E will arrive at Skaraborg 空气 Force Wing (F7) in 2025.
Three 巴西ian system and software engineers are advancing on the integration between VOR (VHF Omnidirecional Range Equipment) and TACAN/DME (Tactical 空气 Navigation/Distance Measuring Equipment), the last one being a unique feature to 巴西ian 空气 Force’s F-39 Gripen. 所有 the work is done from Gripen Design and Development Network (GDDN). This is an important hub for technology transfer, located at the Embraer facilities, in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo.
Digitization of industrial activities in order to improve processes and increase productivity is a hot topic. At Saab's Aerostructures Plant in 巴西, located in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), it is no different. The factory, responsible for producing six different aerostructure packages for Gripen, a new fighter of the 巴西ian 空气 Force, uses digital technology in the manufacturing process through a Model Based-Definition method (MBD).
While the 巴西ian Gripen is currently taking part in flight test activitites at the Gripen Flight Test Center at Embraer in Gavião Peixoto (SP), the pilots of the 巴西ian 空气 Force (FAB) are participating in the preparations in Sweden. Read here about the training of Major Abdon.