August 24, 200619 yr From DefenceTalk.com Military Aviation Gripen responds to Bulgarian fighter requirements By Gripen International URL of this article: http://www.defencetalk.com/news/publish/index.php Thu, 24 Aug 2006, 00:14 During a presentation at the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Gripen International has submitted a comprehensive answer to a formal Request for Information regarding the new generation Gripen multi-role fighter. The presentation was made on August 22 by a team from Sweden including representatives from the Swedish Government, Swedish Defense and Swedish Industry. The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has been presented a complete and extensive package including 16 new generation Gripen C/D aircraft (12 single and 4 two-seater) with full support and training provided in cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces. The flexible package outlines several options regarding financial solutions. The first aircraft could be delivered already two years after a contract has been signed. The aircraft proposed are fully NATO compatible Gripen C/D multi role fighters prepared to carry an extensive range of armaments from Europe, the US or other countries. Equipped with an in flight refueling system, a fully autonomous Tactical Information Data Link System (TIDLS) and a NATO standard Link 16 the Gripen C/D is well suited for meeting all national defence requirements as well as being able to participate in NATO operations. Gripen International has in this presentation fully committed to deliver 100 % offset, backed by its parent company Saab AB and a wide range of other multinational companies. This industrial cooperation with the Bulgarian Government and with Bulgarian companies will in the case of a Gripen procurement generate new business and employment in the defense as well as in other business sectors in Bulgaria. The industrial cooperation together with a range of optional flexible financing solutions which are fully supported by the Swedish Government are tailored to make a minimal impact on the Bulgarian national budget Since this spring Saab International and Gripen International has an office in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia and from September first Ms. Krasimira Stoyanova will work as Marketing Manager in Bulgaria. © Gripen International Another commercial succes for the Gripen. This plane is unofficialy seen as the next belgian combat aircraft, but not untill 2015-2020. Jan
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