Problem: Why Have There Not Been More Export Sales for the JAS 39 Gripen? It was 1978, and company executives at Saab were ready for a big celebration. After an arduous set of negotiations with India, ...

The JAS 39 Gripen has been climbing the ranks of international popularity recently. Renowned for its reliability even in rough conditions, the customer base for the Gripen has been steadily expanding.

Saab said in a statement the total order value for the NG Gripen jets, to be delivered between 2019 and 2024, was around 39.3 billion Swedish crowns (5.4 billion).