Gripen F-39E fighter presented by Embraer in Gavião Peixoto, SP Embraer and Swedish manufacturer Saab signed an agreement that provides for the production of another 20 Gripen fighters at Embraer's industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto (SP). The announcement was made on Tuesday (21). ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram The aircraft will be assembled in the interior of São Paulo to complement Saab's production line in Sweden and meet global demand for the model. The agreement establishes the basis for expanding the manufacturing capacity of the Gripen, a fighter used by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), and reinforces the partnership between the two companies, which began 10 years ago. According to Embraer, the Gavião Peixoto unit will be responsible for assembling the new aircraft within a production model integrated with the Saab factory, in Linköping, Sweden. Embraer plans to produce another 20 Gripen fighters at the Gavião Peixoto Saab industrial complex Also read: REMIND: VIDEO: first Gripen fighter made in Brazil is presented at Embraer, in the interior of SP GAVIÃO: Embraer military freighter sold to the Czech Republic makes maiden flight in Gavião Peixoto TECHNOLOGY: Gripen fighters: how intelligence from the new generation of supersonics will protect Brazil's borders Partnership The president and CEO from Saab, Micael Johansson, informed that the partnership strengthens the company's presence in Latin America and expands its capacity to meet future business opportunities. The president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, Bosco da Costa Junior, said that the expansion of the agreement reinforces the strategic role of the Brazilian manufacturer in the Gripen program and positions the company to meet the expansion of production and new markets. F-39 Gripen Fighter Sgt. André Souza/Brazilian Air Force The Gavião Peixoto industrial complex is considered one of the main aerospace hubs in the country and brings together aircraft manufacturing, assembly and testing activities. According to the companies, the production of new fighters should also strengthen the supply chain and generate new opportunities for the high-tech aerospace industry. Cooperation between Saab and Embraer began more than 10 years ago with the FAB's Gripen Program. Since then, Brazilian engineers, test pilots, technicians and experts have participated in training and technology transfer programs in Sweden. Brazil signs agreement to buy 20 more Gripen fighters Andre Penner/AP Photo/picture alliance Supersonic The aircraft can reach speeds of up to 2,400 km/h, equivalent to around twice the speed of sound, and has an autonomy of up to two and a half hours of flight. It also has mid-air refueling capability, which further expands its operational range. In February this year, for the first time, the fighter was placed on air defense alert in the country. This means that the aircraft can now be used in real missions and becomes responsible for protecting the airspace of the federal capital. The presentation of the first model assembled in the national territory is considered a milestone for the program, consolidating Brazil as one of the few countries with mastery over strategic stages of high-technology fighter production. F-39 Gripen fighter Serg. Müller Marin/FAB REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara