The Netherlands shows interest in Gripen


The Netherlands shows interest in Gripen

Saab has today responded to the F16 replacement questionnaire issued by the
Dutch Ministry of Defence, offering 85 Gripen NG (Next Generation) to the Royal
Netherlands Air Force.


The response is an all inclusive package with 85 Gripen NG, training, spares,
simulators and support at a price that meets the Dutch defence budget plans. 

Saab is prepared to offer industrial co-operation to at least 100 percent of the
total value of a possible contract, which would generate economic benefits and
employment within Dutch high-tech industry.

Gripen NG is a true multi-role fighter aircraft, fulfilling all the capabilities
the Royal Netherlands Air Force has specified in its request, such as combat
range and endurance, weapons carriage capability, engine thrust and super cruise
capability. 

More details on the Gripen offer to the Netherlands will be presented at a press
conference in 
Den Haag on Tuesday. 


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solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations
and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new
technology to meet customers' changing needs.

For further information, please contact:
Saab Press Centre, +46 (0)734 180 018

www.saabgroup.com


The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the Securities
Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act. The information was
submitted for publication on 25 August at 12.10.

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