The Local Switzerland

Maurer 'unaware' of Gripen criticism

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:42:00 +0100

Swiss Defence Minister Ueli Maurer had no knowledge of a critical report on the Gripen jet, the aircraft chosen to replace Switzerland's ageing F5 fighter fleet, his spokeswoman told Swiss radio on Monday.

Saab to cut jet fighter price for Swiss: report

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0100

Swedish defence firm Saab will cut the price on its Gripen fighter jet to ensure that it wins a Swiss order after French planemaker Dassault threatened to undercut its offer, a report said Wednesday.

French jet firm makes Swiss new offer: report

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0100

French aircraft maker Dassault has made a new offer to Switzerland for its Rafale fighter jets after the government decided in November to buy Sweden's Gripen planes instead, a report said on Sunday.