Saab eyes Finland as new market for Gripen

Saab sees Finland as a potential new customer for its Gripen fighter as the latter needs to replace the Hornet in the next 10 years.

Both sides are discussing the possibility of establishing a joint fighter patrol unit and the potential savings gained from having a common aircraft were discussed between Finnish Defense Minister Carl Haglund and his Swedish counterpart, Peter Hultqvist, in Helsinki on Oct. 10.

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