# Aggressive Aircraft Concepts The Gripen Aggressor is Designed to Enhance Fighter Pilot Training By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concept References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/saab-gripen-aggressor/51319/) & [saabgroup](http://saabgroup.com/Media/news-press/news/2017-09/saab-presents-gripen-aggressor/) Swedish aerospace and defence company [Saab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream) has come with an aggressive fighter aircraft concept, dubbed the Gripen Aggressor, that is designed to make it a little easier for air force units around the world to improve their training regiments and, ultimately, their performance out in battle situations. The Gripen Aggressor fighter aircraft concept is designed to play the part of enemy aircraft in pilot training protocols. These so-called aggressor aircraft enable military forces to ensure that they don't contribute to the wear and tear of their aircraft inventory by using their regular fighter jets in training programs. With high-tech features including data connectivity and a realistic dummy cannon, not to mention an entire battery of extensive battle-simulating technologies, this fighter aircraft concept is perfectly suited towards combat simulation and training. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aggressor Aircraft:** Designing aggressor aircraft for pilot training can help to reduce the wear and tear of regular fighter jets. - **Combat Simulation:** The use of extensive battle-simulating technologies in fighter aircraft training can improve combat readiness and performance. - **Data-connected Training:** High-tech features, such as data connectivity, can enhance training regiments and ultimately improve combat performance. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can leverage aggressor aircraft and combat simulation technologies to improve pilot training and performance. - **Defense:** The defense industry could benefit from data-connected training and high-tech fighter aircraft concepts to enhance military readiness and capabilities. - **Training and Education:** The training and education industry can incorporate the use of high-tech combat simulation technologies into their programs to improve the quality of training for fighter pilots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Concept Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-concept-aircraft.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa.md) - [Blended-Wing Fighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor.md) - [Reduced Drag Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crane-program.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Gliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-glider.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter.md) - [Commercial Flagship Airframes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a6exynaero-ea6.md)