J 35J Draken's served until retired in December 1998, with the last flight in Jan. 1999. It had been retained in service because it never really became obsolete and still had potential to be upgraded.

The JAS-39 Gripen aircraft, which made its debut in the air in 1988, has become a significant achievement of the Swedish aviation industry, also known for earlier models like the J35 Draken and ...