, BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved the procurement by the Royal Thai Air Force of six Swedish-made Gripen jet fighters with a Bhat 19 billion ($637 million) budget.
Government spokesman Chaiya Yimwilai said the air force earlier planned to buy six US-made F-5E fighters but finally chose the Swedish jets for deployment as multi-role combat aircraft.
The Bhat19 billion package provided under a government to government deal for the six Gripen fighters includes accessories, spare parts and flight training programmes.
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