RTAF to Buy 12 Gripen Jets for B60bn

RTAF to buy 12 Gripen jets for B60bn

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.

Thai Air Force Confirms Plans to Purchase Swedish Fighters: Gripen E/F Has Failed to Gain Export Orders For Over 10 Years

The Royal Thai Air Force has confirmed that a decision has been finalised to procure Swedish Gripen E/F fighters, which are expected to supplement older Gripen C/D and F-5TH fighters in the service’s fleet. Although no contract has yet been signed, the framework for negotiations with the manufacturer Saab, and with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration have been set. Saab also requires permission from the United States to export the fighte…

Thailand secures 12 Saab Gripen jets in 60 billion baht deal

Thailand secures 12 Saab Gripen jets in 60 billion baht dealLegacyThe Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its plan to acquire 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a deal valued at 60 billion baht. The initial delivery is expected by 2029. Commander of the RTAF, Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul, announced yesterday, June 5, that the acquisition aims to replace Thailand’s ageing fleet of F-16 jets, set to be gradually re…

Thailand formally announces Gripen buy - Asian Military Review

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially announced its decision to procure the Saab Gripen E/F. This decision, unveiled during a press conference chaired by its Commander-in-Chief, Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul. According to the RTAF, the acquisition includes 12 Gripen E/F aircraft equipped with Meteor long-range missiles and Saab AEW&C enhancements to bolster […] The post Thailand formally announces Gripen buy appeared first on A…