Saab, a leading company in the defense industry, has announced plans to develop a new fighter jet for Sweden's military.

The company aims to incorporate advanced technologies such as nanomaterials and artificial intelligence into the new aircraft.

Peter Nilsson, head of Advanced Programs at Saab, emphasized the readiness of their skilled workforce and the strategic importance of maintaining national control over design.

Saab's vision includes both manned and unmanned systems, with a prototype expected by 2025. However, experts debate the feasibility of Sweden independently developing a sixth-generation fighter due to high costs, suggesting international collaboration as a more viable path.

A decision on the new fighter system is anticipated around 2030, but Saab argues this timeline may be too late to join major European projects.