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Does Switzerland-Sweden agreement contradict the tender for replacing F-5 Tiger?

Berne, Switzerland - Sweden would purchase 50 PC-21 airplanes against Switzerland should commit for 22 SAAB Gripen

According to a famous program on Swiss-German TV, Sweden would have offered a billion of francs to purchase 50 PC-21 Pilatus aircraft, destined to the training of its military pilots. Against, Switzerland should commit to acquire 22 Gripen, produced by SAAB. Berne has not, till now, react to the rumours. Switzerland some time ago is examining different options for replacing the obsolete Tiger F-5...

fra/pec - 1103161
Rome, Italy, 04/20/2009 16:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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