Saab has unveiled its A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept

TIL Saab was an aerospace company. My Dad had a '98 Saab. It had an "S" button on the shifter. It stood for "speed". When we were 7/8 years old we'd beg him to press it and it would speed up 10mph. I got my license in 2011, immediately took that car onto the highway and pressed the S button.

Nothing happened. I went home and read the manual. S stand for sport. It keeps the engine in a higher gear than normal for quicker response

The goal of concept to aircraft in 36 months is admirable. Anduril recently built a jet in a similar timeframe. In the US at least, the last 30 years after defense industry consolidation has caused great stagnation. The F-35 took over a decade and went monstrously over budget, more as a jobs program than as a functional product. Competition showing they can build a jet faster and cheaper is what we need to kick the DoD into gear with the large contractors.

how about a 2-door 900 turbo revival?

I still consider the Saab Draken one of the most beautiful aircraft ever designed:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken

Especially the top view:

https://www.flyajetfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sa...

I'm betting that High-End Concept will win the race over Saab.

those kids don't stand a chance against such an epic aircraft

If we're going to expend time and effort on finding new and exciting ways to destroy other members of our species, it might be worth noting that the major change in battles over the last decade seems to have been flooding the zone with cheap, micro-to-small drones, not something like this.

That being said, perhaps we find something more productive to do with our time as humans?

should've made nice cars instead T_T

I'm surprised manned aircraft are getting so much money/attention. I suppose you could fly them remotely too though (but pricey for a drone).