The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a multirole fighter jet manufactured by Saab, designed to perform various aerial missions. - Photo source: US DoD
BANGKOK: Thailand on Wednesday (June 4) announced plans to buy four Gripen fighter jets in a US$500 million deal, choosing the Swedish-made planes over American F-16s as it renews its air combat fleet.
The Gripen E/F models, made by Nordic industrial giant Saab, will replace the Royal Thai Air Force's older F-16 A/B jets bought in the 1980s.
