Saab Delivers Gripen-Based MMRCA Proposal to India

Released on Monday, April 28, 2008

In New Delhi today Saab handed-over its compliant response to the Indian Ministry of Defence Request for Proposal for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force.

Saab has offered the Indian Air Force the next generation Gripen, which includes increased combat range and endurance, a more powerful engine and super cruise capability, additional weapons carriage capability and increased payload. The Saab offer is supported by a long term programme of industrial co-operation and offset and of technology transfer. Saab�s international industrial network will provide substantial and long-term joint venture growth for the Indian aerospace and defence sector.

Saab President and CEO �ke Svensson stated "The compliant proposal submitted today, demonstrates our commitment to winning the Indian government�s MMRCA tender" he said. "I am confident that Saab has submitted the complete solution to India�s requirements. We are offering cutting edge, next generation combat aircraft and extensive industrial co-operation, including unrivalled access to key technologies, enabling autonomy and increased national security for India."

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