GRIPEN

With over 145,000 flight hours under its belt, Gripen has proven its worth in Sweden, Hungary, the Czech Republic and South Africa. The single engine fighter has significant advantages over its twin-engine competitors in terms of costs, future technical developments, environmental impact and suitability for a militia force:

• The procurement cost for Gripen is 40% lower than the competition.

• Gripen's operating costs are a quarter of the competitor’s.

• Due to high reliability and quick repair times, Gripen gives the air force more time in the air.

• The Swedish government guarantees continued future developments.

• Gripen has a significantly lower environmental impact than its competitors.

• Saab is creating jobs and long-term business in Switzerland and guarantees industrial participation with Swiss industry to a value greater than 100% of the purchase price.

• Sweden is offering Switzerland a comprehensive defence cooperation package and use of training facilities in Sweden.

• Saab is a successful and broadly diversified defence technology group that operates worldwide.