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Botswana Confirms Saab Gripen Negotiations
About eight aircraft are likely heading for the African state
The Gripen’s appeal is helped by low operating costs. This is a two-seat Gripen D. (Saab)
The Gripen’s appeal is helped by low operating costs. This is a two-seat Gripen D. (Saab)

The Botswana Defense Force (BDF) commander this week confirmed for the first time that the country is negotiating a small order of Saab Gripen C/D fighters. Swedish defense marketing agency FMV said last month that the deal involves approximately eight aircraft. Saab said recently that it is still promoting new-build C/D versions, as well as the new Gripen E.


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