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Thailand delays retirement of its F-5s

Bangkok, Thailand - They will be replaced with new Saab Gripens

The Thai Air Force announced that they will delay the retirement of their Northrop F-5 fighters, that will be replaced with new Saab JAS-39 Gripens. The purchase deal of the new aircraft had been signed in 2008 for six units, plus a follow-on contract for further six in 2010. This decision comes within a military budget cut for the current fiscal year. According to industry sources, the aging F-5E/F...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106503
Rome, Italy, 06/29/2009 18:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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