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Sweden signs contract for $552 million Gripen E/F sale to Thailand

26th August 2025 - 13:01 GMT | by Lucy Powell in London, UK

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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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