Saab Enters Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race With High-End Concept
Summary
Saab unveils an autonomous, tailless A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept designed to complement the Gripen E and mature into a future crewed fighter. The program includes demonstrators A1 and A2 with AI pilot training and plans for a scalable path toward 2040s core fighter, plus an internal AI fighter pilot academy. The concept highlights high-end capability alongside lower-cost options and emphasizes certification for operation in controlled airspace as a key requirement for future deployment.