"Saab is working on a supersonic, stealthy 'loyal wingman' type drone concept...
Unlike many other Western European air forces, Sweden has yet to embark on the acquisition of a fifth- or sixth-generation fighter. Instead, it will rely for the foreseeable future on 60 new-generation Saab Gripen Es, as well as having decided to retain its older Gripen C/D fleet for longer. The Gripen E is a substantially different aircraft to the Gripen C/D, as you can read about here, but both are non-stealthy, fundamentally fourth-generation fighters...
...having a stealthy, supersonic drone that could work with the Gripen, especially the latest Gripen E with its more powerful suite of sensors, could be a huge benefit."
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Unlike many other Western European air forces, Sweden has yet to embark on the acquisition of a fifth- or sixth-generation fighter. Instead, it will rely for the foreseeable future on 60 new-generation Saab Gripen Es, as well as having decided to retain its older Gripen C/D fleet for longer. The Gripen E is a substantially different aircraft to the Gripen C/D, as you can read about here, but both are non-stealthy, fundamentally fourth-generation fighters...
...having a stealthy, supersonic drone that could work with the Gripen, especially the latest Gripen E with its more powerful suite of sensors, could be a huge benefit."
This Is Saab’s Concept For A Supersonic, Stealthy Loyal Wingman Drone
A low-observable, high-speed drone concept is an intriguing addition to the growing field of loyal wingman contenders.
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