Finland’s former Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has called on the present government to select the Gripen to replace the Hornets.
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“If the aircraft meet the required performance demands, and the planes can be equipped with necessary weapon systems, then the purchase would have a positive impact on fostering defence co-operation between Finland and Sweden,” he said.
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