# Saab begins production of Gripen F fighter for Brazilian Air Force

Saab has performed the first metal cut for the two-seater Gripen F fighter aircraft, marking the start of production. The aircraft is under development for the Brazilian Air Force.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2020-04-02
- Where: Linköping, Sweden
- Status: under construction
- Products: Gripen F fighter aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Saab AB](https://endata.com/companies/9708.md)
- [Brazilian Air Force](https://endata.com/companies/46297.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [ukdefencejournal.org.uk](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/gripen-f-fighter-production-under-way/), 2020-04-02: "This milestone is important for the Gripen project because it demonstrates that the development phase is proceeding properly."

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