SAAB JAS 39 GRIPEN MIGHT WIN THE MULTI ROLE FIGHTER ACQUISITION PROJECT OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
Channel: CChannel Ca
Date: 01/11/2020

As part of the 2019-2023 Horizon 2 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has raised the Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) Acquisition Project calling for the purchase and induction of at least 12 Multi-Role Fighters to become the premier air combat aircraft of the country.
After months of uncertainty due to several issues, let us make an update on this project.

Despite Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 Viper being selected by the PAF TWG and PAF leadership, and supported by the DND, it appears that the negotiations between the DND and Lockheed Martin has reached a deadlock due to pricing issues.

According to MaxDefense sources, Lockheed Martin has revised its pricing and proposal to the DND and PAF, with the revised cost now higher than before. The price increase was significant enough for the DND to step on the brakes and re-discuss the project with the PAF leadership and Technical Working Group, and re-open the lines of communication with Saab.

With funding still a problem and has not been secured up until now, this setback could be a reason why the MRF Acquisition Project as well as the MRF Munitions System Acquisition Project were not among those given funding priority under the Horizon 2 phase of the RAFPMP for Fiscal Year 2021.


CREDITS AND RESPECT TO THE SOURCES:
https://www.phdefenseresource.com/2020/01/multi-role-fighter-aircraft-horizon-2.html
MAX DEFENSE PHILIPPINES
PH DEFENSE SOURCE
PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
SAAB JAS GRIPEN 
Songs: Audio Youtube Library

ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ARE INTENDED ONLY FOR EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER EVERYTIME.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALL PHOTOS and VIDEOS SHOULD BE CREDITED TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNERS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright Disclaimer- This channel may use Some contents are used for educational purpose under fair use. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism,  comments, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.  Fair use is use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Image Collected from Google.com. Most of Image Courtesy of Respectful Owners. Information Collected: Google.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------