Earlier, Sweden's offer to supply Saab-made JAS-39 "Gripen" multi-role fighters to the Philippines was among the key topics discussed by then DND officer in charge Jose Faustino Jr. during a meeting with Thunborg last Dec. 21.
The two officials discussed "mutual interests in the field of defense". The JAS-39 "Gripen" is one of the two jet fighters eyed by the Philippine Air Force to fulfill its Multirole fighters requirement.
The project also requires 12 Multirole fighters at least capable of patrolling the country's protected waters and airspace.
