SA Air Force’s Gripen fighter jets ‘grounded’ after alleged issues with contracts

The SA Air Force's Gripen fighter jets are grounded. File picture: DEAN WINGRIN.

A funding crisis affecting the SA Air Force had also seen the serviceability of other aircraft, including Oryx helicopters and Hercules transport aircraft, decline, reported defenceWeb. “After a lengthy discussion between the SAAF, through Armscor, and Saab on the contract concerning the Gripen, proposals have been presented by both parties and are being reviewed to ensure the matter is conclusively dealt with by the parties concerned,” said spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini.

In a damning letter at the time, Air Force chief director of force development and support Maj-Gen Setete Malakoane had laid bare the dire situation faced by the military in terms of maintaining its combat equipment and equipping troops.

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