Saab confirms sale of 17 Gripen E/F fighters to Colombia for €3.1 billion
The agreement includes aircraft, armaments, training, and compensation projects in strategic sectors. Deliveries will begin in 2026
Kfir
Colombia reportedly finalized a US$16.5 billion deal for 17 Saab Gripen E fighter jets
The contract was reportedly signed on November 13th after 48 hours of negotiations with the Swedish manufacturer, according to Colombian radio
Colombia maintains plan to purchase new fighter jets for the Air Force
New president Gustavo Petro would be against spending, but would have been convinced of the importance of replacing Kfir fighters. Saab, Dassault, Airbus and Lockheed Martin have previously submitted proposals
Israel offers second-hand Kfir fighter jets to the Argentine Air Force
Argentine official revealed invitation from Israel Aerospace Industries to evaluate Israeli fighter, already out of production
Colombia to retire its Kfir fighter jets in 2022 - report
Colombian Air Force has the world's largest fleet of aircraft developed by the Israeli IAI on the Dassault Mirage