South Korea moves forward to introduce 12 S-3 Vikings into service

Yonhap new reported that South Korea is going ahead with a plan to introduce 12 S-3 Vikings into service with the Navy. A military program review group has given the green light.

US Navy 031020-N-1974E-011 S-3B Viking aircraft assigned to the Dragonfires of Sea Control Squadron Two Nine (VS-29), fly over the Western Pacific Ocean
By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Kristi J. Earl. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Brazil’s Gripen NG contract finalized

Saab announced on Sept. 9 that the contract to supply Brazil with 36 Gripen NG fighters has been finalized. The order value of approximately SEK39.3 billion is booked by Saab as order intake, according to the press statement.

Saab 39 Gripen NG Demo, Sweden - Air Force AN1752819
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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