Swedish Political Alliance Promises To Bolster Defenses In Light Of Crimea

LONDON — Politicians representing Sweden’s center-right Alliance have said they will boost the number of JAS 39E Gripens ordered for the Swedish air force from 60 to 70 aircraft if it gets into power in the next general election. Prompted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, and writing in the Dagens...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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