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FMV has signed an agreement with Saab to order four more JAS 39 C Gripen aircraft for Hungary.
– We have had close cooperation with Hungary on the JAS 39 Gripen since 2001. The agreements we are signing today will significantly increase Hungary’s capabilities, says Lars Helmrich, head FMV business area aerospace.
The order for the four combat aircraft is a consequence of an additional agreement to the agreement that FMV and the Hungarian government signed in December 2001 for 14 JAS 39 C/D planes for the Hungarian Air Force.
On 23 February 2024, FMV and the Hungarian Ministry of Defense signed the supplementary contract for the order of four additional aircraft. With the new contract amendment, Hungary will use a total of 18 Gripen C/D aircraft to protect and defend both Hungarian and NATO airspace.
– Today’s agreement is the first of several agreements that are required. Agreements on extended logistical support, ongoing upgrades and training until 2035 are signed separately with Saab and other parties, says Lars Helmrich.
