The Czech government suggested the timing and location of the signing in Prague was affected by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent health issues.
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A decision has not been made so far on an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date for a future fighter, but a wide range of planning activities will inform the 2031 procurement decision, an official said.
By Tim Martin
The $5 billion deal would see Prague get all 24 F-35As by 2035, while seeking to extend a lease of older Saab Gripen jets thorough that date.
By Michael Marrow
“I’m not going to talk about sizes [of companies under consideration] but of course we have a pipeline when it comes to important countries like the UK, US and we will also maybe look at Germany,” said Micael Johansson, CEO of Saab.
By Tim Martin
From Gripen fighters to MANPADS, the Swedish firm sees “this [period] as just the beginning of defense spending increases in Europe,” said CEO and President Micael Johansson.
By Tim Martin
Stockholm had previously planned on carrying out a mid-life upgrade to extend the life of the C-130H fleet out to 2030, before deciding on the Italian second hand aircraft plan.
By Tim Martin
A pilot shortage led to the Swedish Air Force recording 1,363 fewer flight hours in 2022 for its Gripen force than the previous year, raising raises serious questions about Swedish air power.
By Tim Martin
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“Sweden and France have responded favorably to our request,” a Bulgarian MoD spokesperson told Breaking Defense, though talks are in early stages.
By Tim Martin
“Our decision to select this option is based on the analysis by the Czech Armed Forces, which clearly articulates that only the most advanced fifth generation fighters will be able to meet mission requirements in future battlefields,” Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová said.
By Valerie Insinna
The F-16 deal Poland sought appears dead, but Warsaw continues to entertain offers for other jets so it can send MiG-29s to Ukraine. The big question is whether they are willing to pay for them or not.
By Reuben Johnson
“Sure, the Liberals opposed this plane while in opposition, but it was an ‘opposing to be opposing’ kind of stance,” Steve Saideman, director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, told Breaking Defense.
By Aaron Mehta
The F-35 handily won out over its competition in the capability assessment, scoring a 4.47 compared to the 3.81 of the second-place company.
By Valerie Insinna
“Of course, I would like to be part of an open competition when it comes to airborne early warning and surveillance,” Saab CEO Micael Johansson said. “But whether that’s possible or not in the US, I don’t know.”
By Valerie Insinna
Politics, diplomacy complicate decisions by Finland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland when it comes to the F-35 versus other American and international competitors.
By Reuben Johnson
