Gripen for Switzerland
Gripen protecting Switzerland for the best price. Gripen is an extremely versatile multi-role fighter jet of the latest generation. It can be used effectively in all battle situations and it meets Switzerland's security requirements in full.
Image: Photo Swiss Airforce.
With over 130,000 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:
- Gripen has by far the lowest procurement and maintenance costs compared to the competitor fighters.
- Thanks to its minimal failure rate and low average repair time, Gripen will give the Air Force the most time in the air.
- Total costs over its 30 years operational life are at least two billion francs lower compared to the competitor fighters.
- Technical updates are guaranteed by the Swedish government to at least 2040
- Gripen has a significantly lower environmental impact than its competitors.
- Saab is creating jobs in Switzerland and guarantees business worth at least 100% of the procurement value to Swiss industry
- Sweden is offering Switzerland a comprehensive package of cooperation on defence matters and unrivalled training opportunities in Sweden.