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Is there any chance Denmark can consider buying Saab Gripen?

Friday, 15 March 2013
Denmark's defence ministry has decided to resume its fighter jet procurement after cancelling it in mid-2010. This makes some people start thing aloud, could Denmark buy form Sweden?

According Saab, in a press release, the Danish Ministry of Defence has decided to reopen the type selection process for new fighter aircraft, which was suspended in mid 2010. Saab’s fighter aircraft system Gripen is one of four alternatives.

In accordance with the “Agreement on defence 2013-2017” the Danish Ministry of Defence has decided to restarted type selection process for new fighter jets. Furthermore, the Ministry of Defence has in cooperation with the Armed Forces set up an organization to prepare the presentation for type selection.

“Our position to export Gripen to the world market is stronger than ever, particularly after the historical procurement order placed last month by Sweden for 60 Gripen and another possible 22 Gripen fighters for Switzerland,” says Lennart Sindahl, Head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics.

According to the Danish Ministry of Defence the reopened procurement involves four alternatives – F-18 Super Hornet from Boeing, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter from Lockheed Martin, Gripen Next Generation from Saab and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
“We note a great interest for Gripen worldwide and we follow the decision that has just been announced in Denmark. Now we are looking forward to receiving more information about the process,” explains Lennart Sindahl.
By Scancomark.com Team

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