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Korean KAI Proposes FA-50 to the Royal Thai Air Force
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Korean KAI Proposes FA-50 to the Royal Thai Air Force

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has offered to sell its FA-50 light attack aircraft to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).

Sweden Prepares for Future Fighter Aircraft Concepts
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Sweden Prepares for Future Fighter Aircraft Concepts

The Swedish government has appointed Saab to conduct a thorough study of the concept of a future fighter aircraft without limitations.

Thailand Plans Acquiring 12 New Fighter Jets
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Thailand Plans Acquiring 12 New Fighter Jets

The Royal Thai Air Force plans to submit a proposal to purchase new fighter jets once RTAF presents its next strategy paper.

Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation
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Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation

The Brazilian and Swedish governments negotiated the procurement of the F-39 Gripen fighter jet and the KC-390 Millennium multirole transport aircraft.

Thailand Prefers Gripen Over F-16
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Thailand Prefers Gripen Over F-16

Rejected by the US to buy F-35s, Thailand prefers Swedish Gripen fighter jets over U.S. F-16s.

Brazil may Add Saab’s F-39E/F Gripen Fighter Jets to FAB
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Brazil may Add Saab’s F-39E/F Gripen Fighter Jets to FAB

Brazil will likely add Gripen fighter jets from Saab, according to Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio speaking at the LAAD.

Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026
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Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026

Canada has officially ordered 88 F-35A by signing off on the final contract to replace the Canadian air force's (RCAF) ageing CF-18 Hornets, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Monday.

Colombia to Renegotiate the Purchase of Rafale
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Colombia to Renegotiate the Purchase of Rafale

Colombian Defence Ministry renegotiates the purchase of 16 Rafale aircraft for around $ 3,000 billion.

Saab Gripen and F-16V Struggle for the PAF
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Saab Gripen and F-16V Struggle for the PAF

Saab is struggling to win a project to procure 12 new fighter jets in the Philippine Air Force, but its opponent is Lockheed Martin’s F-16V from the U.S.

F-39 is Operational
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F-39 is Operational

Brazil has passed an important milestone in the Gripen Programme. The aircraft, also known as F-39 in the country, became operational.

The Czech Air Force can Keep its Saab 39 Gripen Fighters for Free, According to Sweden's Ambassador
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The Czech Air Force can Keep its Saab 39 Gripen Fighters for Free, According to Sweden's Ambassador

The Swedish ambassador to the Czech Republic told Seznam Správy's web page that the Czech Republic could keep the Saab 39 Gripen fighters for free.

Finland Chose F-35A
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Finland Chose F-35A

On Friday, the government of non-NATO Finland announced that it had chosen the F-35 fighter jets to replace the current fleet of F/A-18 Hornets.

Croatia to decide among Rafale, F-16 or Gripen trio
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Croatia to decide among Rafale, F-16 or Gripen trio

Croatian Air Force is near a decision for fighter aircraft. The Force had to decide between three aircraft: Rafale, F-16, and Gripen.

Argentina Gets Closer to JF-17 Thunder Deal
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Argentina Gets Closer to JF-17 Thunder Deal

Argentina’s quest for a new fighter jet began in 2013 when it originally sought the Spanish Air Force’s Dassault Mirage F-1s.