Four bidders are to contest Denmark's next-generation fighter
requirement, after Copenhagen decided to consider alternatives
to its planned procurement of up to 48 Lockheed Martin F-35As.
Boeing, the Eurofighter consortium and Saab have been approached
to provide information about their respective F/A-18E/F Super Hornet,
Typhoon and Gripen E platforms, as part of a process to be conducted
within the framework of the Danish defence agreement for 2013 to 2017.
to provide information about their respective F/A-18E/F Super Hornet,
Typhoon and Gripen E platforms, as part of a process to be conducted
within the framework of the Danish defence agreement for 2013 to 2017.
"We are ready to develop a strategic partnership with Denmark and
provide opportunities for significant collaboration with Europe's leading
industrial nations," says Eurofighter chief executive Enzo Casolini.
The Typhoon had previously been on offer to Copenhagen, until
then-campaign lead company EADS withdrew from the process in
late 2007, alleging that it was skewed in favour of the F-35.
industrial nations," says Eurofighter chief executive Enzo Casolini.
The Typhoon had previously been on offer to Copenhagen, until
then-campaign lead company EADS withdrew from the process in
late 2007, alleging that it was skewed in favour of the F-35.
Selection of the Typhoon would result in reduced costs for the Royal
Danish Air Force, through "logistics, training and interoperability during
coalition missions", Eurofighter claims. Its multi-role combat aircraft is
already operated by core programme partner air forces Germany, Italy,
Spain and the UK.
Danish Air Force, through "logistics, training and interoperability during
coalition missions", Eurofighter claims. Its multi-role combat aircraft is
already operated by core programme partner air forces Germany, Italy,
Spain and the UK.
Saab, which has long pitched its next-generation Gripen as a potential
choice for Denmark, points to Sweden's recent commitment to acquire
60 E-model examples, along with a planned Swiss air force order for 22.
In a statement, the manufacturer cites its ability to deliver an aircraft with
"operational capabilities that are second to none, and to a cost for
operating that appeals to ministers of finance and taxpayers".
choice for Denmark, points to Sweden's recent commitment to acquire
60 E-model examples, along with a planned Swiss air force order for 22.
In a statement, the manufacturer cites its ability to deliver an aircraft with
"operational capabilities that are second to none, and to a cost for
operating that appeals to ministers of finance and taxpayers".
"We are looking forward to receiving more information about the process
[in Denmark]," says Lennart Sindahl, head of Saab's aeronautics business
area.
[in Denmark]," says Lennart Sindahl, head of Saab's aeronautics business
area.
Denmark's involvement as a Level 3 partner in the F-35 programme
has been set at the potential procurement of up to 48 aircraft in the
Joint Strike Fighter's A-model conventional take-off and landing
configuration. Lockheed had previously said that it expects the
nation to make a decision on buying the type later this decade.
Denmark has been expected to acquire up to 48 F-35A Joint
has been set at the potential procurement of up to 48 aircraft in the
Joint Strike Fighter's A-model conventional take-off and landing
configuration. Lockheed had previously said that it expects the
nation to make a decision on buying the type later this decade.
Denmark has been expected to acquire up to 48 F-35A Joint
Strike Fighters
The selected combat aircraft will replace the Royal Danish Air Force's
current inventory of Lockheed F-16s. Its fleet totals 36 AM-variant fighters
and 11 two-seat BM-model trainers, whichFlightglobal's MiliCAS database
records as having been delivered between 1980 and 1989.
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