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The recent acquisitions of new multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) by several Southeast Asian nations are expected to intensify pressure on Malaysia to procure its own MRCA fleet to “compete” with neighboring countries.
South Korean-made KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet is entering the competition to supply the Philippine Air Force’s Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) program, alongside the American-made F-16 and the Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen, creating a three-way contest.
Thailand has reportedly acquired Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to bolster its air force’s capabilities in response to the modernization of neighboring Myanmar’s air force.
Following its recent success in Thailand, Sweden’s Saab Group, the developer of the JAS39 Gripen fighter jet, is now turning its attention to the Philippines in its bid to win over the Southeast Asian nation.
Thailand has reportedly acquired Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to bolster its air force’s capabilities in response to the modernization of neighboring Myanmar’s air force.
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially announced its selection of Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab Group as its latest addition to the fleet, ditching the United States’ offer of the F-16 Block 70/72.
The United States has reportedly offered lower interest rates to Thailand if the Southeast Asian nation opts to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70 fighter jets instead of Sweden’s JAS39 E/F Gripen.
The KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet is reportedly entering the competition to supply the Philippine Air Force’s Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) program, alongside the American-made F-16 and the Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen, creating a three-way contest.
The United States has reportedly offered lower interest rates to Thailand if the Southeast Asian nation opts to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70 fighter jets instead of Sweden’s JAS39 E/F Gripen.
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reportedly decided to select the JAS39 Gripen fighter jet, developed by the Swedish company Saab Group, over the F-16 Block 70 offered by the United States.