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Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) JAS39 Gripen fighter jets have reportedly demonstrated exceptional performance against Chinese Shenyang J-11 aircraft (a variant of the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-27) during the “Falcon Strike” joint air exercise in 2015.
The Philippines is reportedly nearing a decision to forego purchasing the American-made F-16 fighter jets in favor of the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft, developed by the Swedish firm Saab Group, for its air force.
The Royal Thai Air Force is expected to unveil its development plans at an upcoming symposium next month, encompassing efforts to acquire 12 Gripen fighter jets manufactured by Sweden.
The JAS39 Gripen fighter jets of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) have reportedly demonstrated excellent performance when faced with China’s J-11 aircraft (a variant of the Su-27) during the joint air exercise “Falcon Strike” in 2015.
Disappointed that there have been no buyers for 10 years, Saab, the company that produces the JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, is now hoping that India, Thailand, and the Philippines will choose the aircraft for use by their air forces.
In 2021, the United States approved the potential sale of 12 latest variants of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, however, the purchase has been delayed due to financial constraints faced by Manila, which deems the offered price by Washington as “exorbitant.”
Disappointed that there have been no buyers for nine years, Saab, the company that produces the JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, is now hoping that India, Thailand, and the Philippines will choose the aircraft for use by their air forces.