Exactly why the #Philippines (with our many islands) & #Ukraine want it 👇
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The #Jas39Gripen came about as a result of #Sweden's #Bas90 program from the 1970s. Bas 90 required aircraft that could be quickly scrambled from such small, scattered, makeshift bases, making it much harder for an enemy to destroy Sweden's air force quickly.

Incredible Features Of The Saab Jas 39 Gripen: Sweden's Greatest Fighter Jet
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Incredible Features Of The Saab Jas 39 Gripen: Sweden's Greatest Fighter Jet - SlashGear

The Jas 39 Gripen came about as a result of Sweden's Bas 90 program from the 1970s which sought to protect the fleet from Cold War conflicts.

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