Gripen and F-35 face-off for Czech deal at NATO Air Days

With the Czech Air Force (CzAF) looking to either replace or stick with its Saab Gripen C/D fleet in 2027, industry is positioning for a future requirement with both the Swedish company and Lockheed Martin making a significant impression at the NATO Air Days airshow, held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, from September 18-19. In addition to a full-scale replica (FSR) Gripen in the VIP area the Swedish Air Force was exhibiting a two-seat Gripen D from F17 Wing at Ronneby