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Swedish success together with Thailand - new deal on Gripen E/F

Government Offices of Sweden

Press release from Ministry of Defence, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Published 25 August 2025

Thailand is purchasing three Gripen E and one Gripen F aircraft from Sweden, including training, equipment and logistical support. The sales were confirmed during an official Thai visit to Stockholm on 25 August.

The agreement was signed during the visit by Thailand's Royal Air Force Commander-in-Chief Punpakdee Pattanakul, Director General of the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Mikael Granholm, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, the aircraft's manufacturer. Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa attended the signing ceremony.

"The deal with Thailand is a sign of strength for Sweden and the Swedish defence industry. The Gripen export shows that Swedish innovation and technology build long-term and lasting collaborations. This will benefit both Sweden and Thailand for many years to come," says Mr Jonson.

"The security situation around the world continues to deteriorate. A strong Swedish defence industry is a prerequisite for us to be able to take greater responsibility for our own security and strengthen our relations with other countries," says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard.

More agreements may follow, with the Riksdag authorising the Government to enter into agreements with Thailand on the sale of up to 12 Gripen E/F series.

Sweden's cooperation with Thailand on air defence is longstanding. Thailand has previously purchased 12 Gripen C/D series military aircraft from Sweden.

The sale of the four aircraft with associated contracts strengthens relations between Sweden and Thailand and boosts the Royal Thai Air Force. Thailand will be the third country to procure Gripen E/F aircraft following Sweden and Brazil.

Having more partners creates conditions to further develop the Gripen programme. This improves production capacity and provides new experiences that can be shared among Gripen users. The sale of the Gripen aircraft also shows that the Swedish defence industry can develop competitive and sought-after products in a high-tech market. A competitive defence industry contributes towards strengthening the operational capability of the Swedish Armed Forces.