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In a strategic move set to boost its aerial capabilities, Thailand has secured a deal with Sweden for four state-of-the-art Gripen fighter jets from Saab.

 

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) chief Mikael Granholm called this agreement “a significant development for Swedish warplane progress.”

 

This transaction includes three advanced Gripen E jets and a single Gripen F, with accompanying support, training, and equipment.

 

The hefty contract, valued at approximately 18 billion baht, signifies a commitment to enhanced defence cooperation between Thailand and Sweden, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Saab has confirmed that deliveries will roll out over a five-year span from 2025 to 2030. This acquisition bolsters Thailand's existing fighter fleet, complementing their current squadron of Gripen C/D models.

 

The deal illustrates a growing trend towards military partnerships and technological advancements in Southeast Asia, reflecting a broader regional focus on modernisation. 

 

image.png  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-26

 

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