Micael Johansson
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and aerospace company. Under his leadership, Saab has pivoted to capitalize on Sweden's recent NATO membership, enhancing its position in the defense sector. Johansson emphasizes the importance of increased defense spending in Europe, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions, and has noted that Sweden is now viewed as a trusted partner in international defense matters, allowing for more fruitful collaborations with NATO.
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Saab president and CEO Micael Johansson welcomed the decision to make his company the preferred supplier.
Ottawa picks Sweden’s Saab early-warning aircraft tech over U.S. contenders
Canada· 2026-05-27
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who visited Canada to promote the Gripen and GlobalEye aircraft.
Building military aircraft in Canada would create more than 12,000 jobs, Saab tells OttawaCanada· 2025-12-16
Micael Johansson, Saab’s CEO, mentioned that Ukraine’s demand for Gripen fighter jets would require the company to expand its production capacity.
Joly says Canada ‘didn’t get enough’ industrial benefits out of F-35 procurement dealCanada· 2025-11-19
Micael Johansson is the president and CEO of Saab who expressed honor in Colombia choosing the Gripen E/F.
Colombia y Suecia firman contrato para la adquisición de 17 aviones de guerra Gripen por $ 16,5 billones
Colombia· 2025-11-15
Micael Johansson confirmed that his company is in talks with the federal government and Bombardier Inc. to build Saab’s Gripen fighter jet under licence in Canada.
Saab CEO confirms talks with Ottawa, Bombardier for Gripen fighter jet productionCanada· 2025-11-13
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who discussed expanding production capacity of the Gripen fighter jet outside of Sweden.
Bombardier, Sweden’s Saab in talks to build Gripen fighter jet in CanadaCanada· 2025-11-01
Micael Johansson, CEO of Saab, mentioned plans to expand production to meet the demand for Gripen jets.
De ce un pilot ucrainean spune că „și-ar vinde sufletul” pentru avioanele Gripen
Romania· 2025-11-01
Saab CEO Micael Johansson reaffirmed the company's vision to sell 400 single-seat Gripen E and two-seat Gripen F aircraft.
Schweden und die Ukraine: Absichtserklärung zu Gripen-Jets unterzeichnet
Switzerland· 2025-10-26Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who commented on the potential deal with Ukraine for fighter jets.
Sverige vil selge inntil 150 jagerfly til Ukraina
Norway· 2025-10-22
Micael Johansson stated that the Gripen program is gaining momentum.
Slovensko siahlo po F-16, Európa sa obracia k Švédom. Nahradia Američanov gripeny?
Slovakia· 2025-07-22
Micael Johansson, president and CEO of Saab, offered a conference on global trends in defense and security.
Presidente Petro anuncia renovación y producción de armamento para Fuerzas Armadas con vigencias futurasColombia· 2025-07-10
Micael Johansson is the CEO of the defense company Saab.
Insändare. Sluta att göda konflikter med nya svenska vapen
Sweden· 2025-06-06
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who discussed the strengthening of Ukraine's air forces.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'
Croatia· 2025-05-26
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who discussed the strengthening of Ukraine's air forces.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'Croatia· 2025-05-26Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who discussed the strengthening of Ukraine's air forces.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'Croatia· 2025-05-26Micael Johansson is involved in the negotiations regarding the Gripen E deal with Colombia.
Colombias Gripenköp kan bli klart i årSweden· 2025-04-29Micael Johansson is the head of Saab, with whom Gintautas Paluckas met in Stockholm.
Gintautas Paluckas: Lietuva norėtų labiau bendradarbiauti su švedų „Saab“ | Verslas
Lithuania· 2025-04-22
Micael Johansson is the leader of the Swedish defense industry company SAAB.
Premjeras Švedijoje aptars regioninį bendradarbiavimąLithuania· 2025-04-22
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who discussed the technological transfer involved in the Gripen deal.
Así es la poderosa flota aérea de guerra que Colombia comprará a SueciaColombia· 2025-04-06
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab who emphasized the capabilities of the aircraft being offered to Colombia.
Las barreras que se tienen que superar para concretar la negociación de los aviones Saab 39 GripenColombia· 2025-04-03
Micael Johansson indicated that the aircraft is the most advanced currently available.
Las claves de la negociación de los aviones suecos que reemplazarán a los KfirColombia· 2025-04-03Micael Johansson emphasized that the delivery of the warplanes would be accelerated after meeting with the President.
Las características del poderoso avión Gripen que comprará Colombia para reemplazar a los KfirColombia· 2025-04-03
Micael Johansson expressed happiness about the partnership with Colombia and discussed accelerating the delivery of combat aircraft.
Presidente Gustavo Petro se reunió con CEO de la empresa Saab para hablar sobre la adquisición de los avionesColombia· 2025-04-03
Micael Johansson is the CEO of Saab, a company that manufactures missiles and submarines.
Conheça os gigantes da defesa que rearmarão a Europa com os planos da UE para um grande aumento militar
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-14
Micael Johansson is the chief executive of Swedish defence company Saab.
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
