Swedish Government approves Thailand deal
Swedish Government approved the negotiated sale of aircraft and command and control systems to Thailand. The negotiations have been carried out between the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Royal Thai Air Force.
This deal implies that Thailand will purchase six Gripen systems from the Swedish state, two of the C-version (single-seater) and four of the D-version (two-seater). The deal also covers two Saab 340 aircraft, one of will be equipped with Saab’s Erieye radar.
Now that the government has approved the deal the negotiations between FMV and Saab can be finalised.
Thailand is to replace its present air surveillance system when parts of the country´s current air fleet are phased out in 2011. The system´s role will be to monitor Thailand´s airspace and conduct incident preparedness.
Entry into force of the agreement is conditional upon the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) issuing export licences after a review.
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