Gripen International, In Copenhagen today, Gripen International submitted its response to Denmark's supplementary request for information (SRFI), regarding its requirement for a next generation fighter.
Following the issue of the Danish authorities’ original Request for Information (RFI) and the subsequent submission of the Gripen teams’ formal proposal response in December 2005, the Danish evaluation committee requested certain additional information and clarifications from the competing suppliers. The Gripen team’s response was formally handed-over, on time, by Gripen International’s Managing Director Johan Lehander.
“The Gripen team is delighted to provide its response to the Royal Danish Air Force Air Materiel Command’s (“Flyvematerielkommandoen”) request for supplementary information. We are confident that the responses and proposals we have submitted will meet, or exceed the Royal Danish Air Force Air Materiel Command’s requirements” said Johan Lehander when the Supplementary Request For Information (SRFI) response was delivered today, Thursday 29 November 2007.
Lehander continued “When the day comes for Denmark to replace its ageing U.S. F-16´s, we see Gripen as an excellent replacement. The aircraft is very capable, operationally proven in service and also the most cost-effective solution. Add to this, the outstanding level of Industrial Co-operation and high levels of Technology Transfer we can offer, and I am certain we have an unbeatable offer.”
‘Gripen NG’ (Next Generation) is based on the proven ‘C’ and ‘D’ versions of the Gripen fighter, already in NATO-use, but further enhanced and tailored specifically to meet the needs of the Royal Danish Air Force (“Flyvevåbnet”), thus providing the ideal solution for a F-16 replacement.
Gripen NG (Next Generation) offers the Danish Air Force a number of benefits, including:
– A fully NATO interoperable, Net Centric Warfare (NCW) solution, featuring Nordic heritage and common sense
— Significantly lower acquisition and operational cost compared with alternative platforms
– Full Swedish Government, Air Force and Industry support
– Access to all levels of technology enabling autonomy and increased national security
– A vast range of integrated European and US weapons resulting in less dependencies
– A low risk solution with a funded development program
– An integrated logistics support solution from a proven supplier close to Denmark
– Generation of sustainable economic benefits through long term industrial partnerships
Gripen NG (Next Generation) – The common sense solution
Gripen is the first of the new generation, multi-role combat aircraft to enter service. Using the latest available technology it is capable of performing an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-surface operational missions and employs the latest weapons. Gripen is designed to meet the demands of current and future threats, while at the same time meeting strict requirements for flight safety, reliability, training efficiency and low operating costs.
Gripen is in service with the Swedish, Czech Republic and Hungarian Air Forces and has also been ordered by South Africa. The UK Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is also operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide.
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