* I think the chances are good that the Swedish government will let the deal go through. Does anybody have anymore insight on this?
Cabinet gives green light to buy Swedish jet fighters
BANGKOK, Jan 8 (TNA) - The cabinet has approved the procurement by the Royal Thai Air Force of six Swedish-made Gripen jet fighters with a Bt19 billion budget.
Government spokesman Chaiya Yimwilai said the air force earlier planned to buy six US-made F-5E fighters but finally chose the Swedish jets for deployment as multi-role combat aircraft.
The Bt19 billion package, provided under a government to government deal for the six Gripen fighters, included accessories, spare parts and flight training programmes. (TNA)-E008
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January 9th, 2008
