Sweden signs contract for $552 million Gripen E/F sale to Thailand
The Royal Thai Air Force will receive the first four aircraft to modernise its air force. (Photo: Saab)
The confirmed order now makes Thailand the third country to operate the Gripen E/F aircraft, after sales to Sweden and Brazil.
Sweden and Thailand have officially confirmed the sale of four Gripen E/F aircraft, produced by Saab.
The Swedish manufacturer signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to approve the sale of four Gripen E/F aircraft to Thailand.
The contract, signed on 25 August, confirmed the sale of the aircraft – which includes one Gripen F and three Gripen E. It also included associated equipment, support and training at a total cost of SEK5.3 billion (US$552 million).
Saab also confirmed that it signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to deliver a long-term offset package,
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