Africa's air forces could be getting a Grippen

Recognising that many African economies are growing and noting that some African air forces need, or may soon need, new fighters, Saab is quietly promoting the Gripen. Jon Lake reports. In service in South Africa since 2008, the Saab JAS39 Gripen could be a good ‘fit’ for a number of African air...

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