Czechs Secure ‘Advantageous’ Gripen Proposal From Swedes

Saab JAS 39C Gripen
Credit: Tony Osborne/AW&ST
LONDON—The Czech Defense Ministry says it has secured an “advantageous” proposal for the continued lease of Saab Gripen fighters until the arrival of the country’s new Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in the 2030s. Prague is negotiating with Stockholm on the leasing arrangement so the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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