The Hungarian Defence Forces have received two new Gripen C fighters, to be operated by the 101st Aviation Wing, based at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary.
This has followed the contract signed between the Hungarian Ministry of Defence and FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration in February 2024. The delivery of two new aircraft represents the first two out of four to be delivered.
“With a committed, long-term modernisation programme, and thanks to Saab’s preparedness to invest in an Aviation Development Centre in the country, Hungary will, as a partner to Saab and Sweden, be able to influence, develop and benefit from the continuous development and operation of the Gripen system,” head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics, Lars Tossman, stated.
Hungary has operated Gripen fighters since 2006. With the contract signed in February 2024, Hungary will operate 18 Gripen C/D with the latest upgrades.