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Sweden upgrades its Saab Gripen fighter fleet

Stockholm, Sweden - "Upgrades make the Gripen a state-of-the-art fighter"

Sweden has signed a contract with Saab (around 520 million dollars) to continue supporting operations with the Gripen fighters of the Swedish Air Force. The agreement is expected to end in 2016. This contract includes new performance-based support and all the Mro (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services needed. "This long-term contract enables Saab to conduct support operations in a more effective...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142855
Rome, Italy, 07/02/2012 13:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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