Both Switzerland and Norway shows interest in Gripen

Both Switzerland and Norway shows interest in Gripen

The export opportunities for Gripen have never been better. Both Switzerland and
Norway have announced their requirements for a Gripen tender.

2008 is expected to be a successful year for Gripen. Right now Gripen are
involved in several purchasing processes around the world. Switzerland and
Norway are the latest to show their interest in Gripen. 

“There is a massive interest in Gripen right now, which confirms our strong
position on the world market,” says Åke Svensson, CEO for Saab.

Switzerland has now requested a Gripen tender from Saab, who will submit their
offer in the middle of this year. Switzerland is expected to make a decision
during 2009. Gripen is one out of four candidates to supply fighter aircraft to
replace the Swiss F-5 fighter aircraft fleet around 2013. 

Norway has been running a purchasing process for a while, and has now
commissioned FMV, the Swedish Defence Material Administration, to submit a
binding offer for up to 48 aircraft. Also in the competition were two other
fighters, the American JSF and the European Eurofighter, however, Eurofighter
recently decided to withdraw from the process. Norway will make their decision
regarding their new fighter aircraft fleet during spring 2009, with deliveries
from 2015. 

Saab has received similar requests for Gripen proposals from India and Denmark
during 2007. 

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and
solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations
and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new
technology to meet customers' changing needs.

For further information, please contact:
Peter Larsson, Press secretary, Saab 
Tel: +46 8 463 00 18, +46 734 18 00 18
www.saabgroup.com


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