As demand rises, Embraer readies for greater Gripen workshare

While Embraer is partnered with Saab to manufacture the Swedish jet, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said the fighter market “is not a place that we want to go to,” adding that the company is “studying other segments first.”

While <a href="/manufacturers/embraer-defense" class="manufacturer-link">Embraer</a> is partnered with <a href="/manufacturers/saab-ab" class="manufacturer-link">Saab</a> to manufacture the Swedish jet, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said the fighter market “is not a place that we want to go to,” adding that the company is “studying other segments first.”

This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.

Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/as-demand-rises-embraer-readies-for-greater-gripen-workshare/