Saab, Embraer Partner For Brazil’s F-X2 Project

Saab announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to partner with Embraer for joint management of the F-X2 Project for the Brazilian Air Force. 

Under this agreement, Embraer will have a leading role in the overall program performance of the program. Embraer will also undertake an extensive share of work in the production and delivery of both the single- and two-seat versions of the Gripen NG, Brazil’s next-generation fighter jet.

Embraer will be responsible for work packages in systems development, integration, flight test, final assembly and aircraft deliveries. Embraer will participate in the coordination of all development and production activities in Brazil. Furthermore, Embraer and Saab will be jointly responsible for the complete development of the two-seat version of the Gripen NG. 

Beginning in the second half of 2015, a team of Embraer engineers and technicians will be based in Sweden to conduct initial training in the maintenance and development work for the Gripen NG. This skill and competence will subsequently be transferred to Brazil. 

Embraer and Saab will build an Engineering Centre at Embraer's industrial plant in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo, to support operations of the Gripen NG fighters with the Brazilian Air Force. 
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“With this agreement, Embraer and Saab establish a long-term partnership on a strategic project for Brazil and for the Brazilian Air Force,” says Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. 

“The Gripen NG will increase the operational standard of our Air Force, enabling it with the appropriate means to fulfill its primary mission, which is the defense of our territory”, says Schneider. 

The implementation of the partnership for joint program management between Saab and Embraer is subject to the F-X2 contracts between Saab and COMAER becoming effective. The contract between Saab and COMAER for Gripen NG and the associated Industrial Co-operation contract will come into effect once certain conditions have been fulfilled. These conditions are expected to be fulfilled during the first half of 2015.