Ericsson Saab Avionics has beaten "severe international competition" to supply the integrated electronic warfare (EW) suite for the export version of the Saab/British Aerospace JAS39 Gripen fighter. The EWS 39 threat warning, jamming and chaff/ flare suite is based on the EW system already installed in Swedish air force Gripens.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
