The President and CEO of Saab, Hakan Buskhe has said, “We are offering India a world class next generation fighter aircraft at a very competitive price and an extensive technology transfer programme. We have received this decision and will closely monitor the future process and provide additional information if requested by the Indian Ministry of Defence. We are confident that the Gripen system is the perfect match for the Indian Air Force as well as meeting the highest requirements for the international markets.”

India is one of Saab’s most important markets. For example, Saab recently announced an investment in a research and development centre in India. “We are committed to the Indian market and continue our plans for growth and see huge business opportunities in the aerospace, defence and security sectors,” added Håkan Buskhe.

Gripen is in service with the Swedish, Czech Republic, Hungarian, South African and Royal Thai Air Forces. The UK Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide.