Saab offers the Gripen E, one of the most modern fighter jets in the world, and intends to adapt the model to current challenges in the coming years through continuous further development. We visited the “Airpower 2024” (-> 250,000 visitors in Zeltweg), we had Saab pilot “Kobe” explain the fighter jet, its unique features and characteristics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ET_EDsxK0 Neben Schweden hat auch Brasilien (-> Saab-Serienmaschinen kommen in Brasilien an) den schwedischen Kampfjet beschafft. Aktuell deutet alles darauf hin, dass sich Thailand als dritter Kunde für den Typ entscheiden wird. Einem Statement der thailändischen Luftwaffe vom 27. August zufolge
an air force selection committee under RTAF commander Air Chief Marshal Phanphakdee Phattanakul “spent ten months weighing up all the options” before deciding on the JAS 39 Gripen E/F. It is said to be able to “best meet the requirements of military doctrine and air force strategy”. The selection of the Gripen E/F is also likely to have been based on other considerations, including industrial cooperation in the processing of the order.
