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Thailand seeks 2027 funding for eight more Gripen E/F fighters, completing planned 12-jet fleet

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The Royal Thai Air Force wants to include funding for eight additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters in its 2027 budget, earlier than previously planned. The purchase would bring its planned Gripen fleet to 12 aircraft, replacing older F-16s.

Discovered 2026-10-20T07:15:54.663756-07:00 | 2026-10-20T07:15:54.663756-07:00

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  • Advancing the funding request to 2027 would bring forward Thailand’s decision on the eight-aircraft follow-on buy and the timing of its fighter recapitalization.
  • The additional jets would complete the RTAF’s planned 12-aircraft Gripen E/F fleet, intended to replace older F-16s.

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