Colombia announced the purchase of 17 Swedish Gripen fighter jets for €3.1 billion to replace its aging aircraft.The deal includes Gripen E and F models, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2032, and was signed with the attendance of Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa and Colombian President Gustavo Petro.Saab's CEO Micael Johansson highlighted the start of a strong partnership and commitments to Swedish investments in Colombia, while former Canadian defense chief Tom Lawson criticized the Gripen for Canada's potential purchase.