Saab presents proposal for sale of Gripen fighter aircraft to Swiss

03/07/2008 00:49. STOCKHOLM (Thomson Financial) - Saab AB said it has formally submitted a proposal to the Swiss government today for the sale of Gripen fighter aircraft to the country's airforce.

Saab also said it has signed industrial cooperation agreements with Rheinmetall Schweiz and Pilatus Aircraft connected to Switzerland's possible purchase of the Gripen.

The proposal is in response to a request from the Swiss last January for a suitable replacement for its F-5E/F Tiger fighter aircraft.

Gripen is one of three bidders for the contract.

The exact number of required aircraft has not been disclosed by the Swiss, said Saab.

The agreements with Rheinmetall Schweiz and Pilatus Aircraft will offer Saab increased cooperation and possible joint programmes in several technology areas, such as design... // Forbes