Gripen Engine Upgrade Paves Way for Enhanced Performance and Cost Savings

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces as part of the RM12EP program, aimed at improving performance and reducing costs. The upgrade is part of a SEK 400 million ($43 million) effort to enhance the Gripen C/D fleet’s engines. The project involves testing at GKN Aerospace’s Trollhättan site, with Saab and FMV conducting flight tests. The RM12EP program began in 2019 and reached a key stage in October 2023, with GKN Aerospace responsible for development, production, support, and maintenance of the RM12 and RM16 engines.