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Saab Unveils High-End Autonomous A3 Fighter Concept for 2030s

Saab unveils the A3, a high-end autonomous combat aircraft concept designed to complement the Gripen E in the 2030s.

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Saab unveiled the A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept, an autonomous, tailless, supersonic, double-delta-wing air vehicle intended for rapid development in the early 2030s. [1] Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Aevex with a Neutral rating and a $20 price target. [2] Shares of Aevex fell nearly 3.9% in morning trading to reach $16.23 after Piper Sandler initiated coverage on the unmanned systems maker. [3] Peter Nilsson, head of Saab's advanced programs unit, stated that the A3 is an offer to help the Swedish Air Force move into the unmanned space and complement the Gripen E in combat. [4] Saab argues that collaborative combat aircraft will inevitably become more high-end due to mission creep, requiring certification for routine operation in controlled European airspace. [5] Saab is developing the A1 demonstrator, a supersonic autonomous low-observable aircraft powered by the GE Aerospace F414 engine, planned to fly within the next 15 months. [6] The Phoenix Ghost and EUCOM Deep Strike program has accounted for more than 90% of systems delivered or committed through fiscal year 2026. [7] The Phoenix Ghost and EUCOM Deep Strike program is set to expire without a pending renewal, raising concerns about the company's post-2026 growth profile. [8]
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  1. Saab unveiled the A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept, an autonomous, tailless, supersonic, double-delta-wing air vehicle intended for rapid development in the early 2030s. · Aviation Week Network
  2. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Aevex with a Neutral rating and a $20 price target. · Investing.com
  3. Shares of Aevex fell nearly 3.9% in morning trading to reach $16.23 after Piper Sandler initiated coverage on the unmanned systems maker. · Investing.com
  4. Peter Nilsson, head of Saab's advanced programs unit, stated that the A3 is an offer to help the Swedish Air Force move into the unmanned space and complement the Gripen E in combat. · Aviation Week Network
  5. Saab argues that collaborative combat aircraft will inevitably become more high-end due to mission creep, requiring certification for routine operation in controlled European airspace. · Aviation Week Network
  6. Saab is developing the A1 demonstrator, a supersonic autonomous low-observable aircraft powered by the GE Aerospace F414 engine, planned to fly within the next 15 months. · Aviation Week Network
  7. The Phoenix Ghost and EUCOM Deep Strike program has accounted for more than 90% of systems delivered or committed through fiscal year 2026. · Investing.com
  8. The Phoenix Ghost and EUCOM Deep Strike program is set to expire without a pending renewal, raising concerns about the company's post-2026 growth profile. · Investing.com
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