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February 14, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Jas_gripen":
Saab shares dive despite strong 2011 report
Business & Money: 10 Feb 12
Swedish defence group Saab on Friday reported a major boost in earnings for 2011 thanks to winning several major contracts, but a drop in orders left investors jittery, sending Saab's stock price down nearly 10 percent.
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Sweden should develop 'super jets': MPs
Business & Money: 1 Dec 11
If the Swiss purchase of the fighter Jas Gripen goes through, Sweden should develop ten new advanced E/F model "Super-Jas", according to a proposal by the Riksdag's defense committee.
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Saab bribes probe re-opened in South Africa
National: 31 Jul 11
Following Swedish defence group Saab's admission last month that it paid millions in bribes to secure an arms contract in South Africa, police in that country have re-opened a probe into the controversial deal.
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BAE behind South Africa payments: Saab
Business & Money: 16 Jun 11
Swedish defense group Saab on Thursday said an internal probe has revealed that BAE Systems secretly paid millions to ensure South Africa purchased Swedish fighter jets.
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Sweden reaches new deal on Libya mission
National: 8 Jun 11
The Swedish government has reached an agreement with the Social Democrats and the Green Party to extend the country's military mission in Libya.
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Saab denies wrongdoing in fighter jet deal
National: 21 May 11
Sweden's largest defense contractor Saab has said a probe looking into alleged secret payments to South Africa has turned up no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Saab to examine new JAS Gripen bribe report
National: 18 May 11
Swedish defence firm Saab has announced that it intends to investigate new allegations that a secret payment of over 50 million kronor was paid to an advisor in the deal to sell JAS Gripen aircraft to South Africa.
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Social Democrats in Libya mission u-turn
Politics: 18 May 11
The Social Democrats have altered their view on Sweden's military presence in Libya, expressing their support for an extension and expansion of the Swedish military and humanitarian contributions to the North African country.
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Sweden increases humanitarian aid to Libya
National: 12 Apr 11
Sweden's government announced on Monday that it planned to increase its humanitarian aid to civil war-torn Libya by 10 million kronor ($1.6 million).
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US fuel stops Gripen Libya mission
National: 7 Apr 11
The Swedish JAS Gripen aircraft deployed in Sicily as part of NATO's Libya mission remained grounded on Thursday as the fuel available is suitable only for US navy aircraft.
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Sweden's Gripen aircraft reach Sicily
National: 3 Apr 11
All eight Swedish JAS Gripen fighters have landed at a base in Sicily and are now under NATO command.
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Swedish Gripen planes headed to Libya
National: 2 Apr 11
The first three JAS Gripen fighters to be used in the UN-backed no-fly zone over Libya took off from Blekinge on the southern coast of Sweden on Saturday.
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Swedish house votes for Libya mission
Politics: 1 Apr 11
Sweden's Riksdag on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Sweden sending JAS Gripen fighter aircraft to Libya to monitor a UN-backed no-fly zone.
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Government yes to Gripen deployment
National: 29 Mar 11
The Swedish government has given the green light to sending JAS Gripen fighters to Libya following a request from NATO for Swedish assistance.
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Sweden expects Tuesday Libya mission call: Bildt
National: 24 Mar 11
Foreign minister Carl Bildt believes Sweden may receive a formal request for assistance in the ongoing Libya conflict at an international summit due to be held in London next Tuesday.
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Swedes join NATO Baltic air exercise
National: 24 Mar 11
Swedish fighter aircraft took part in a NATO led exercise over the Baltic states on Wednesday, marking a new level in the formally non-aligned country's ties with the military alliance.
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Swedes back Libya deployment: poll
National: 22 Mar 11
Nine out ten Swedes support the UN-backed mission to stop Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi with a vast majority backing Swedish involvement in the aerial bombardment of the north African country.
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Swedish house backs Libya involvement
Politics: 21 Mar 11
The Swedish government can count on the broad support in parliament to send JAS Gripen aircraft to assist the UN-backed Libyan operation, with only the Sweden Democrats expressing a dissenting opinion.
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Swedish Gripen fighters on Libya standby
National: 21 Mar 11
The Swedish military said Monday that they are ready to deploy JAS Gripen fighter aircraft within ten days, should Sweden be asked to join in the military action against Libya.
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US tech offer threatens Brazil Gripen deal
Business & Money: 18 Feb 11
Swedish defence firm Saab has faced another setback in its bid to sell its Gripen aircraft to Brazil after a US official announced that it has a "significant technology transfer" if the country buys US-made fighter jets.
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Sweden 'tricked' in failed Norway Gripen bid
National: 3 Dec 10
Sweden was deceived by both the United States and Norway regarding the latter’s interest in signing a multi-billion kronor deal to buy Sweden's JAS Gripen fighter plane.
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Sahlin seeks clarification on Sweden's NATO ties
National: 16 Mar 10
Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin has demanded clarification over Sweden's relationship to the NATO military alliance, accusing the government of moving towards full membership.
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Brazil delays decision over JAS Gripen
Business & Money: 21 Aug 09
Sweden's Saab is among the defence companies lobbying anew for a $4 billion deal to replace Brazil's ageing fleet of fighter aircraft, after the country indicated a delay in its decision.
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Gripen plane fire attributed to 'forgetfulness'
National: 8 Aug 09
The pilot who had to emergency land a JAS Gripen fighter plane that caught fire on Thursday afternoon might have forgotten to release the landing gear, according to the Swedish Armed Forces.
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Gripen plane catches fire on runway
National: 6 Aug 09
A JAS Gripen fighter plane caught fire after an emergency landing at Kallinge airport in southeastern Sweden at 2.30pm on Thursday. The pilot escaped unharmed and was able to make his own way out of the burning plane.
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Prosecutor shuts down Gripen bribes probe
Business & Money: 16 Jun 09
Sweden’s top prosecutor has decided to abandon his ongoing bribery investigation in connection with the export of Saab AB’s JAS Gripen fighter jet.
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Air force compensates farmer for hen massacre
Society: 8 Jun 09
The Swedish armed forces has agreed to compensate a poultry farmer in northern Sweden after an air force exercise frightened the life out of 31 of her chickens.
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Thailand to delay Gripen purchase: report
Business & Money: 22 May 09
The difficult economic situation in Thailand may scuttle the country’s planned purchase of Saab JAS Gripen fighter planes.
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Sweden sets sights on military reforms
Politics: 19 Mar 09
Defence minister Sten Tolgfors on Thursday presented a government bill designed to shape the future look of Sweden’s defence forces.
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Explosive growth for Swedish arms exports in 2008
Business & Money: 3 Mar 09
Swedish arms exports jumped up 32 percent in 2008, with large purchases by five countries accounting for nearly 60 percent of total.
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Sweden's air force 'can't send secret messages'
Politics: 20 Feb 09
A prominent Riksdag member has expressed outrage upon learning that Sweden's new JAS Gripen fighter jets can’t receive encrypted communications.
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Saab hit by new South Africa bribery probe
Politics: 29 Jan 09
A Saab subsidiary is under investigation for bribery in connection with the 1999 sale of JAS Gripen combat aircraft to South Africa, prompting calls from Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu to scrap the deal.
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Saab loses Norway fighter plane tender
Politics: 20 Nov 08
Saab was dealt a serious blow on Thursday as the Norwegian government announced its decision to purchase US-made Joint Strike Fighter/F-35 planes rather than Sweden's JAS Gripen.
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Sweden signs up to cluster bomb treaty
Politics: 16 Nov 08
Sweden has decided to sign up to the international treaty, framed in Dublin in May, to ban current designs of cluster bombs.
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Dutch declare interest in JAS Gripen
Business & Money: 25 Aug 08
The Netherlands government has declared an interest in buying 85 JAS Gripen fighter aircraft from Saab to replace its ageing fleet of F16s.
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Swiss looking at Gripen purchase
Business & Money: 24 Jun 08
Switzerland is considering buying the JAS Gripen aircraft from Sweden.
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Papers shoot down proposed Gripen sale to Norway
Analysis & Opinion: 2 May 08
David Landes reviews how Sweden’s newspapers reacted to plans for selling upgraded Saab Gripen combat planes to Norway.
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Saab submits Gripen offer to Norway
Business & Money: 28 Apr 08
Saab on Monday submitted a tender for a planned order by the Norwegian Air Force for 48 combat aircraft, in a deal backed by Sweden's Ministry of Defence.
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Fighter planes to be sent to Afghanistan
National: 15 Mar 08
The Swedish force in Afghanistan is set to be reinforced by 130 troops. The force could stay in the country for up to 15 years.
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Green light for Gripen fighter sale to Thailand
Politics: 25 Jan 08
Concerns over Thailand's political situation have made the 3.8 billion kronor controversial.
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Financial crisis rocks Swedish military
National: 12 Jan 08
Half of all fighter planes may be mothballed as Sweden's armed forces face a deepening economic crisis.
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India demands domestic production of fighter planes
Business & Money: 10 Oct 07
Should JAS Gripen win the race to build 126 fighter planes for the Indian Air Force, most of the planes would be slated for production in India rather than Linköping.
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Faulty ejection seat caused fighter plane crash
National: 4 Jun 07
Saab has revealed that a stiff and poorly placed lever was the cause of a JAS Gripen crash in northern Sweden on April 19th.
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Swedish fighter plane crashes
National: 19 Apr 07
A JAS Gripen fighter plane has crashed at Vidsel military base in the Arctic circle. The pilot ejected with a parachute, according to sources.
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Jobs dominate spring budget
Politics: 16 Apr 07
Finance Minister Anders Borg's spring budget meets with mixed reactions. "Irresponsible, unjust and outdated," said Pär Nuder. But business lends the budget its cautious support.
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Sweden to invest billions in Gripen upgrade
Politics: 6 Apr 07
The government has earmarked 4.1 billion kronor for the upgrade of 31 JAS Gripen planes. The Green Party is concerned that the planes will be used in combat in Afghanistan.
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Sweden 'needs war to sell fighter planes'
National: 23 Feb 07
Sweden's military leadership hopes to convince the government that a decision to use Swedish fighter planes in war situations would be good for national defence and good for business.
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JAS fighter almost shoots down Swedish civilian aircraft
National: 15 Oct 06
A Swedish civilian aircraft was almost shot down by a Czech JAS fighter plane near the Vidsel base in Norbotten, northern Sweden, it has been revealed.
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Unibet takes on Swedish government
Business & Money: 27 Oct 04
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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