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Switzerland acquires 22 Gripen Saab aircraft (VIDEO)

Berne, Switzerland - Eurofighter and Rafale beaten in the tender offer

The Swiss Federal Council decided to purchase 22 Swedish-made Saab Gripen fighter jets to replace its ageing F-5 Tiger. The planned purchase will be put to Parliament as part of the Government's 2012 arms programme. During the previous Autumn session, parliament had defined the guidelines for the further development of the army. To fund a workforce of 100,000 soldiers of the armed force, to fill...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1136074
Rome, Italy, 12/01/2011 15:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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