His remarks suggest that the chances for Bangkok to reconsider the Gripen’s rival for the 12-aircraft deal, the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72, have further diminished. In August 2024 ...
On Saturday, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai tacitly approved the RTAF’s plan to acquire a fleet of Gripen jets, stating that the RTAF was best positioned to determine which aircraft would suit ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Unfortunately for Saab, the Gripen didn’t actually fly and proper “verification flights” (though the GlobalEye aircraft were able to) in its time in ...