Austria selected the Typhoon over the Saab Gripen in 2022 to replace the Saab Draken which has been in service from 1988 to 2005. The country initially decided to procure 18 Typhoons, but later ...

In addition, to use with the Swedish Air Force, the Saab 35 Draken was also exported. Austria, Denmark, and Finland all purchased the Draken – and Austria kept the jet in service until 2005.

The final Saab 35 Draken, in service with the Austrian Air Force, was only retired in 2005 – a testament to its effective design and capabilities.

Austria has decided to acquire the Leonardo M-346FA, ... Austria selected the Typhoon over the Saab Gripen in 2022 to replace the Saab Draken which has been in service from 1988 to 2005.