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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

New Gripen fighter makes intl debut, flies over Leh

Gripen NGMaking its debut in the international skies, a multi-role Gripen Next Generation (NG) fighter aircraft has flown in the harsh environment of Leh airbase in Jammu and Kashmir as a contender for the Indian Air Force's Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft deal.

The aircraft took part in the last phase of the MMRCA flight trials last week.

“To date the aircraft has flown some 135 test flights in Sweden and is now testing its wings abroad, showing the international arena that next generation Gripen fighter development is on track.”

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