Sweden’s ambassador says Czech can keep Gripens for free

The Swedish ambassador to Czech Republic Fredrik Jörgensen said in an interview with Seznam Správy that Czech can keep the Gripens that it leased from Sweden for free.

Saab JAS-39 Gripen (Czech Air Force) Waddington 2013 (9276689946)
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The news comes as Czech is looking into buying 24 fighters as the lease for the Gripens will expire in 2027. According to the news report, the F-35 is the leading contender.

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