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Saab suggests capability upgrade for SAAF Gripens

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor
 
AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE
Swedish aerospace and defence group Saab has proposed to the South African Air Force (SAAF) than it adopt the latest incremental update developed for the JAS39C and JAS39D Gripen fighter. The update is designated MS 20. "The Gripen was developed with the concept of continuous upgrades – small upgrades every second or third year," explained Saab Senior Marketing Executive: Middle East and Africa Mats Lundberg to Engineering News Online at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 exhibition. "This was a requirement of the Swedish Air Force. They want to be ahead of the threats and have the latest technology. We believe we can do this best through continuous small upgrades."
 
 
 
 
 

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