Saab pledges major investment if Gripen E wins IAF deal

[Zain Malik]

Saab hopes its Gripen E will meet the Indian Air Force's single-engine fighter requirement. Source: Saab
Saab has pledged to support the development in India of a "future-ready aerospace ecosystem" if its Gripen E multirole combat aircraft is selected to meet an Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement for single-engine fighters.

In comments to IHS Jane's on 13 December, Jan Widerström, Saab India Technologies' chairman and managing director, confirmed that Saab recently responded to the Indian government's request for information to support the procurement programme.

Saab is understood to be challenging for the contract against Lockheed Martin, which is offering the latest version of its F-16 Fighting Falcon. The deal is framed around a requirement for localised production and could be worth about USD12 billion as the IAF looks to procure up to 150 aircraft to replace its ageing Russian MiG-21 and MiG-27 fighter aircraft.

Widerström said, "We formally responded to the Indian government in October, expressing our willingness to manufacture Gripen E in India, in line with the 'Make in India' vision. Our aim is to work closely with Indian industry to develop the world's most advanced fighter aircraft, and a complete future-ready aerospace ecosystem in India in the coming years."

Widerström explained that Saab's proposal includes the establishment in India of a modern facility that is fully capable of developing and producing advanced fighter aircraft.

"We have a blueprint for a comprehensive 'Make in India' programme for the Gripen E, which includes the setting up of a full manufacturing facility, at par with our Gripen E facility in Sweden," he said. "[It also includes] transfers of technology, the setting up of an aerospace ecosystem, the development of a local supplier base, and employment of a well-trained workforce."

Widerström added, "We're not looking at this as component production or the transfer of an old assembly line. We will build a full spectrum of capabilities in India

 

[maximuswarrior]

LOL at the big IF condition. The Swedes seem extremely desperate to win the Indian contract.

 

[Hassan Guy]

Why are they considering the Gripen? What happened to the Tejas? It uses the SAME DAMN ENGINE.

 

[Chhatrapati]

Why are they considering the Gripen? What happened to the Tejas? It uses the SAME DAMN ENGINE.

Not the same Engine. Gripen uses a different version of GE F404 engine.
Engine is not the only important component. Tejas and Gripen have different designs.
Both are for different purpose. Tejas is an LCA. We need to replace the aging MiG fleet with other MRCA.

 

[future threat]

LOL at the big IF condition. The Swedes seem extremely desperate to win the Indian contract.

After years of Length Evaluation, India will cancel the order or reduce the numbers. A great tactic to slow down Pakistan's defence growth. In anticipation of huge deals, No major country except China will sell any major defence items to Pakistan. Don't under-estimate Indian planning.

 

[Hassan Guy]

After years of Length Evaluation, India will cancel the order or reduce the numbers. A great tactic to slow down Pakistan's defence growth. In anticipation of huge deals, No major country except China will sell any major defence items to Pakistan. Don't under-estimate Indian planning.

You retards
Had to reduce the number of fighter jets you wanted
Wasted over a decade trying to negotiate a deal
Still payed an overpriced amount
And lost out on any Transfer of technology or "make in india" and bought them off the shelf

I don't think its Pakistan's defence growth you are reducing

 

[A.P. Richelieu]

Not the same Engine. Gripen uses a different version of GE F404 engine.
Engine is not the only important component. Tejas and Gripen have different designs.
Both are for different purpose. Tejas is an LCA. We need to replace the aging MiG fleet with other MRCA.

Gripen E uses the F-414, not the F-404.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

India is very interested in f16 i, I think India will go for f16s.

 

[Hassan Guy]

India is very interested in f16 i, I think India will go for f16s.

They're gonna have to buy them off the shelf now

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

They're gonna have to buy them off the shelf now
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Indian defense minister said it many times about his interest in latest version of f16s but I think real hurdle in deal is TOT. Let see if they agree to buy them off the shelf as Parrikar has shown interest many times.

 

[Chhatrapati]

Gripen E uses the F-414, not the F-404.

Yeah, my bad.

 

[A.P. Richelieu]

Indian defense minister said it many times about his interest in latest version of f16s but I think real hurdle in deal is TOT. Let see if they agree to buy them off the shelf as Parrikar has shown interest many times.

He also said this summer that India has zero interest in buying F-16.

 

[future threat]

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You retards
Had to reduce the number of fighter jets you wanted
Wasted over a decade trying to negotiate a deal
Still payed an overpriced amount
And lost out on any Transfer of technology or "make in india" and bought them off the shelf

I don't think its Pakistan's defence growth you are reducing

You will not understand.

 

[X_Killer]

Not the same Engine. Gripen uses a different version of GE F404 engine.
Engine is not the only important component. Tejas and Gripen have different designs.
Both are for different purpose. Tejas is an LCA. We need to replace the aging MiG fleet with other MRCA.

GRIPEN has GE F414 ENGINE
IAF NEED OTHER THAN TEJAS DUE TO SLOW PRODUCTION and high rate retirement of fleets,
2 squadrons are to be retired by 2018-2019

He also said this summer that India has zero interest in buying F-16.

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Wait for AERO India 2017.
There Will be a fruitful announcement about the procurement of MRCA

Indian defense minister said it many times about his interest in latest version of f16s but I think real hurdle in deal is TOT. Let see if they agree to buy them off the shelf as Parrikar has shown interest many times.

F-16's are good but can't be upgraded to further block.
Well there are other points which leads to finalize the choice.


Wait for AERO India 2017.
There Will be a fruitful announcement