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Colombia Signs Historic €3.1 Billion Deal for Saab Gripen Fighters, Reshaping Latin America’s Air Power Balance

The Asia Live News Service - November 16, 2025
Will redefine the aerial warfare landscape of Latin America, Colombia has inked a landmark €3.1 billion (US$3.36 billion / RM17.16 billion) contract with Swedish aerospace giant Saab for 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets. The acquisition—comprising 15 single-seat Gripen E aircraft...
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Thailand Chooses Swedish Gripen Fighters Over U.S. F-16s in $500 Million Defense Deal

The Asia Live News Service - June 5, 2025
Thailand’s evolving defense strategy and global alignment, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced a $500 million deal to purchase four Gripen E/F fighter jets from Swedish defense manufacturer Saab, snubbing the widely-used American F-16s. This acquisition marks the...