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Saab has joined forces with Brazil’s Atech Negocios em Technologia to support the Gripen NG programme.

Atech Negocios has been chosen to produce simulators, training systems and ground support systems for the Gripen NG multirole fighter being produced for the Brazilian Air Force.

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The programme was signed between Saab and the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) in October 2014.

As part of this programme, several new fundamental systems and capabilities are flight tested and demonstrated for Gripen NG.

These new systems and capabilities will also form the basis for further upgrades of the current Gripen C/D fleet, Saab said on its website.

Saab Brazil Gripen programme director Mikael Franzén said: "Saab and Atech enter into a partnership regarding the development simulators, training systems and ground support systems for Gripen NG.

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"We will provide technology transfer within these areas to Atech and we now welcome the first team of Atech engineers for training in developing the Gripen system."

"Atech has a strong history in supporting the Brazilian Air Force in technology transfer programmes."

In May this year, a group of engineers from Atech will relocate to Sweden to conduct initial training. The acquired skills and competence will subsequently be transferred to Brazil.

Atech president and CEO Edson Carlos Mallaco said: "Atech has a strong history in supporting the Brazilian Air Force in technology transfer programmes.

"Our participation represents a consolidation of Atech expertise in areas such as Mission Planning and Simulation Systems.

"We are ready to join forces with Saab, working as an integrated team and to support the Brazilian Air Force on its long-term needs."

Image: Saab Gripen NG demonstrator. Photo: courtesy of Bthebest.