The Swedish government has proposed export authorizations for Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen to Peru and GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to Denmark. The request is part of Sweden’s 2025 Spring amending budget bill submitted to parliament. These potential deals highlight Sweden’s growing defense industry footprint. Nordic countries have been in talks since 2023 about jointly operating the GlobalEye system. The idea of a shared regional intelligence capability remains a key topic of strategic interest.
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