Hehehe ok make it happenOriginally Posted by Skyman
No I will not imagine about six jets on Thai sky because I want all 12 jets.
Thank.
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Saab Air Display Video From 23-04-2008
(c) saabgroup.com
Regarding Denmark's new fighters it's interesting that Boeing have joined in bidding with their F-18 Super Hornet.
Interesting because Denmark is also concidering buying combat-helicopters for supporting the armys IntOps.
A mix of F-18 Super Hornet and Apache Longbows would be nice!
F/A-18E/F was also joint the Thai competition in the last minute. Just one year ahead of selection. I don't know why they the Boeing do not put their aircraft in early than this.
Saab offers Gripen to the Indian Air Force
source[2008-04-28 8:15]
In New Delhi today Saab handed-over its compliant response to the Indian Ministry of Defence Request for Proposal for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force.
Saab has offered the Indian Air Force the next generation Gripen, which includes increased combat range and endurance, a more powerful engine and super cruise capability, additional weapons carriage capability and increased payload.
The Saab offer is supported by a long term programme of industrial co-operation and offset and of technology transfer. Saab´s international industrial network will provide substantial and long-term joint venture growth for the Indian aerospace and defence sector.
Saab President and CEO Åke Svensson stated "The compliant proposal submitted today, demonstrates our commitment to winning the Indian government´s MMRCA tender" he said. "I am confident that Saab has submitted the complete solution to India´s requirements. We are offering cutting edge, next generation combat aircraft and excessive industrial co-operation, including unrivalled access to key technologies, enabling autonomy and increased national security for India."
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:
Owe Wagermark, Communications Director Gripen International (Gripen Demo)
Telephone: +46 (0)734-18 18 24
Toni Eriksson, Acting Press secretary, Saab AB
Telephone: +46 (0)734-18 00 18
www.saabgroup.com
The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the Securities Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 28rd April at 8.15 AM.
-----------2008-04-28 | “I am confident that Saab has submitted the complete solution to India’s requirements. We are offering cutting edge, next generation combat aircraft and unbeatable industrial co-operation, including unrivalled access to key technologies, enabling autonomy and increased national security for India”, states Saab’s CEO Åke Svensson.
The response was handed over to India’s Ministry of Defence in New Delhi today. Saab is offering the Indian Air Force Gripen IN, tailor-made to meet all current and future requirements of the Indian Air Force.
Gripen IN, the next generation of Gripen
Gripen IN is based on the newly launched Gripen NG, the next generation of Gripen, an enhanced version of the well proven Net Centric Warfare Gripen multi-role fighter, which has unbeatable low acquisition, operation and support costs. Gripen IN provides freedom of choice in weapons and sensors and an unrivalled sustained sortie generation rate through high availability.
The complete Gripen IN solution consists of:
- A next generation state-of-the-art and a tailored version of the Gripen NG next generation fighter, which includes increased combat range and endurance, additional weapons carriage capability and increased payload, the more powerful General Electric F414G engine and supercruise capability
- The latest generation of weapons system and a fully integrated advanced sensors and weapon fusion, including an AESA radar and IRST sensor, as well as a wide range of weapons
- A comprehensive Transfer of Technology (ToT) programme, ensuring access and transfer of technology to enable India to manage all aspects of the life cycle for the Gripen IN
- A reliable, innovative, cost-effective and life-time logistics support solution
- State-of-the-art training facilities that combine synthetic training aids and real fighters
- Genuine commitment to deliver real industrial co-operation, creating indigenous capabilities in advanced defence technology areas. Saab has an unbeatable track record when it comes to fulfilling offset obligations.
The Old Switcharoo
Tony Ogilvy and Eddy de la Motte (c) Ny Teknik
Eddy de la Motte of Saab is replacing Tony Ogilvy of BAe systems as the Indian Campaign manager for Gripen International. Eddy de la Motte has worked on Gripen his 'entire' life first on FMV and then several years at Saab.
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Gripen proposal to Norway delivered
On behalf of the Swedish Government, FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) today handed over Sweden’s proposal regarding Norway’s Future Combat Aircraft.
Monday April 28th, 2008 9.00
The 48 Gripen fighters that Sweden has offered to Norway meets all the requirements that Norway has specified in the request documentation for the Royal Norwegian Air Force Future Combat Aircraft.
The Gripen fighter for Norway is a true swing-role next generation combat fighter to meet Norway’s needs for the defence of its national territory, including surveillance of the high North, and participation in international, multi-national forces.
Gripen is fully NATO interoperable, can carry a wide range of internationally sourced weapons, includes increased combat range and endurance, additional weapons carriage capability and increased payload, a more powerful engine and super cruise capability.
The proposal also includes a joint logistic solution and other areas of multinational cooperation that will reduce the operational cost for both countries.
Besides the operational requirements the Swedish offer meets the Norwegian requirements regarding life cycle costs, and the Swedish offer includes very low acquisition, operation and support costs compared to alternative platforms.
–I am proud to say that the offer we have delivered today meets, or exceeds, all Norwegian operational and other requirements. This has been possible through a jointly effort between the Swedish Government, FMV and Swedish industry and we are confident that the Swedish offer is the complete solution to meet Norway’s future combat aircraft requirements, says Gunnar Holmgren, Director General of FMV.
An integral part of the Swedish offer to Norway is a commitment on the part of the Swedish Government to operate the same advanced version of the Gripen fighter aircraft as offered to Norway, in the event that Norway selects Gripen as its future combat aircraft. This offer creates a win-win situation for both countries, as they would not only share the development costs for the new fighter but would also share future enhancements over the future operational life of Gripen fighter aircraft for the next 30-40 years.
For further information please contact Ulf Lindström, Communications Manager at FMV, cell phone + 46 70 982 63 96, E-mail: ulf.lindstrom@fmv.se
FMV
More on www.gripen.com
Wow! 4 500lb LGBs, 4 Derby's, 2 Python 5s, 2 EFTs and a Designation pod!
With the NG Gripen SAAB has adressed one of the major issues of previus Gripens, the less payload in comparisson with other fighters such as the F-16, IMO
Impressive design, I have to say.
Hehe damn, thats some massive firepower right there..
Yeah
I noticed a new pic of the Norwegian jet with another weapons kit...
Saab in Extensive Norwegian Industrial Cooperation
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"We are convinced that our offer provides a historical opportunity for strong and long lasting relations between Norway and Sweden in defence and security related areas as well as a broad range of industrial sectors. Up o date we have identified more than 200 partners in all of the Norwegian fylker. Today we can guarantee an industrial cooperation in excess of 100 percent of order value. Further more we can see a potential business value of at least an additional 100 percent within defence and non-defence sectors." says Saab's CEO Ake Svensson.
The cooperation agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) spread over 10-15 years covers the areas of aviation, space, defence and civil security. Cooperation with KDA includes advanced composite production and development for both military and commercial aeronautics and development, integration and marketing of the JSM missile. Total business value more than 12 billions NOK.
Thales Norway will deliver important parts of Gripen, foremost within data link communication, SATCOM and Nato interoperable crypto solutions. Thales Norway and Saab are also planning extensive cooperations in other defence communications areas. Total business value more than 2 billions NOK.
Nammo will develop 27 mm APEX ammunitions for Gripen and Counter Rocket-Artillery-Mortars. Total business valuemore than 1 billion NOK.
Together with Simrad a new company is formed for development and world wide marketing of various products including high tech optronics. The agreement also includes the establishment of a ISTAR/UAV center of excellence. Total business value more than 6 billions NOK.
The agreement with Natech includes production of cabling, panels and racks for Gripen and electromechanical manufacturing for several other Saab military products in Narvik. TotAl-group will design and produce Gripen structural parts and complete assemblies. link
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27 mm APEX ammo for Gripen akan
http://www.nammo.com/templates/Technologies.aspx?id=184
What about "Counter Rocket-Artillery-Mortars", do they mean CRAMM?
Last edited by JohanGrön; 04-28-2008 at 09:48 AM.
Cross-border Air Force training
Norwegian and Swedish authorities have decided to open the state borders of the two countries for joint Air Force training.
The first cross-border flights took place yesterday. Three Gripens from wing F 21 flew in as a hostile force to Norwegian air space in a area protected by four F-16s from Bodø station. After the exercise the jets returned to their respective air bases.
With the relaxed regulations such exercises can now be conducted more effectively, often, and at much lower costs. All that is required is a joint agreement by the base commanders.
Photo of the Norwegian F-16s as shot by the SwAF (c) F 21
link
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7000-pages ?
Indian Air Force RFP...
Man this is really nice to hear, its good exercise, especially for norwegians interceptors, and i always take heart when these two countries close ties.
With exercises like this and Nordic Air Meet, what is the logic behind shutting down F21 Wing? Travel distance?
Or maybe they don't need F21 to conduct Gripen training operations there?
Presumably, the training area itself can't be relocated south?
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