An expert panel has recommended that Croatia should look at the Saab Gripen or KAI FA-50 as its next fighter aircraft, Jutarnjeg lista reports.
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Four options were considered beside these two. Second-hand F-16s from Israel and the Rafale. The panel ruled out buying the F-16 and Rafale.
The article said Sweden has offered generous loan terms to Croatia if the Gripen is selected. Croatia can take up to 15 years to repay the loan with a three-year grace period. The Swedish Air Force is also willing to loan four jets to Croatia while it waits for Saab to manufacture the aircraft.