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Although it seemed secure just a few weeks ago, F-16 business is staggering. Swedish Gripen is proposing a counteroffer legislature intended to put Bucharest thoughts on: 24 New multirole aircraft at a cost of one billion euros. For the same amount, the Americans offer the F-16 aircraft refurbished and a promise: entering in the F-35 program. The Swedish offer comes with maximum offsets, technology transfer and a unbeatable financing plan . In the new light in Bucharest can not rely on the economic downturn.
Richard Smith, marketing director of Saab Gripen Programme Romania
The story is far-reaching. Romanian Air Force's MiG 21 are depleting by 2012 they're flight resource. In other words, over three years Romania will not be able to meet state obligations to NATO and to ensure, ultimately, their own security.
On March 23, 2010, a meeting of the Supreme Defence Council forwarded the proposed acquisition of 24 refurbished multirole aircraft, a Washington-Bucharest line transaction. American competitors, Swedish Gripen and the Eurofighter European concern reacted quite hard at the time, citing lack of government transparency and calling Romanian F-16 aircraft as "junk."
"There's no money to finance the purchase of new aircraft" called in unison, the voice of the Bucharest officials. At that time, the Americans require about 1.3 billion dollars to supply aircraft, refurbishing them , pilot training and modification of Romanian air bases.
In return, Gripen and the Eurofighter offers reached to the threshold of two billion dollars. Economic calculation was simple: buy second hand now covering national security deficit, and we see later ( about new aircraft).
Why the Gripen offer worth consideration ;
CSAT's business not directly authorized F-16, but only recommended it. Formally, the parliament should decide by vote approving the proposed acquisition. And if the past two weeks nothing shook Romanian-American trade prospects from closing, an announcement made Thursday at the Embassy of Sweden could put even the Bucharest parliament in thoughts.
In short, Swedes counteract with a new multirole aircraft offer to replace the MiG's: 24 JAS 39 Gripen equipment in exchange for the sum of 1.3 billion dollars. The announcement was made by Jerry Lindbergh (Photo), representing the government in Stockholm in military transactions.
"We are here to ensure the transparency of the procedure and to clarify the issue of Romania's financial inability to equip the air force with new aircraft. That is why we are here to tell you what solutions are in Sweden, Lindbergh began his speech.
"We are talking about a complete package that includes training pilots, technicians, spare parts. We also offer technology transfer, the so-called Gripen User Group, a forum through which countries can participate directly operate our aircraft in Avionics Component Improvement Program. Gripen offers 100% offset, "the Swedish official completed. That everything is fair and square ," Gripen has provided a plan to pay the payments on 15 years with the possibility of missing any payments in the first two years of purchase.
"Gripen and Eurofighter we are unable to deliver, by 2012, 24 new aircraft. The F-16 are readily available, "says Julian Chifu EVZ recently, director of the Center for Conflict Prevention. The Gripen offer is conflicting . The Swedes claim that the first aircraft deliveries can be made within one year after signing the contract, which means that by early 2013, Gripen and could meet commitments to Romania.
Why the Swedes have almost no chance
Swedes have announced that the new offer will be brought before Parliament, so that Romanian legislature can study compared the acquisition of F-16 Gripen aircraft acquisition. The result is, after all data, predictable: on paper, the Europeans offer is, in new circumstances, more convenient.
If Bucharest relied on economic recession just weeks ago for failure to replace the MiG's with new aircraft , Romania today is offered for the same amount circulated in the business of the F-16's , planes which do not need reconditioning. What Sweden seems to lose sight of the moment is the political dimension of equipping the Romanian military.
EVZ sources claimed in March that the six military procurement programs, three are "with dedication" to American or Israeli companies - the "price" informal received for NATO partnership . In these circumstances, although the economic argument is circulated, any counteroffer, no matter how good it is in financial terms, Romania will not frustrate the F-16 purchase.
In addition, long-term prospects have also considered: whether Bucharest intends to buy more aircraft in 15 years, F-35 multirole U.S. next generation , the F-16 deal is inevitable. Even Mark Gitenstein said in an interview EVZ in October 2009 that "We want Romania to buy F-16 and hope that the Romanian government to purchase also F-35.
"You think these guys in the Air Force did not wanted a new Gripen, Eurofighter or a F-35 ? They would have wished it with all their soul, but they said: 'Gentlemen politicians, why do we stretch?'. And so, we take from the mouth to put some one billion to train pilots to make tracks, to make upgrades. Who claims beyond that, merely speaks unrealistic "
Traian Basescu ( Romania president ) , April 12, 2010, at the talk show "The Godfather"
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Stockholm's refuses to surrender
Mats Aberg, Swedish Ambassador in Bucharest hosted the event in which officials from Stockholm and public representatives were Gripen offer new multirole aircraft. Aberg argued, in turn, some interesting statements.
* "We are in contact , for years, with government and presidency for the purchase of Gripen aircraft. So I was surprised when we began to notice that the F-16 deal will be recommended to Parliament. Let me clarify: no one will challenge Romania's right to decide what kind of aircraft purchases. That's the power of leading the country and we do not dispute their choices. What we put into question is the transparency of the procedure, that the former government has assured us to. "
* "To contribute to this transparency, we decided to present our offer of Parliament, so they decide knowingly. We believe that the Gripen offer price is now comparable with the U.S., given that we offer new aircraft. Furthermore, we offer a highly competitive grant, which means that it is important for Romania, in this crisis. "
* "We offset 100%. Not only military, but, for example, and separate programs related to renewable energy. We have a project in this regard. I just hope that Romanian officials to look out our offer and compare with other offers. "
* "There were aircraft business in the past. Some have brought planes unreliable and ended up still on the ground. And pilots have become, in the meantime, very good tennis players, while the aircraft sat on the ground. My message is this: Romanian air force deserves to be supported, not a bunch of tennis players, as good as they might be . "
Richard Smith, marketing director of Saab Gripen Programme Romania
The story is far-reaching. Romanian Air Force's MiG 21 are depleting by 2012 they're flight resource. In other words, over three years Romania will not be able to meet state obligations to NATO and to ensure, ultimately, their own security.
On March 23, 2010, a meeting of the Supreme Defence Council forwarded the proposed acquisition of 24 refurbished multirole aircraft, a Washington-Bucharest line transaction. American competitors, Swedish Gripen and the Eurofighter European concern reacted quite hard at the time, citing lack of government transparency and calling Romanian F-16 aircraft as "junk."
"There's no money to finance the purchase of new aircraft" called in unison, the voice of the Bucharest officials. At that time, the Americans require about 1.3 billion dollars to supply aircraft, refurbishing them , pilot training and modification of Romanian air bases.
In return, Gripen and the Eurofighter offers reached to the threshold of two billion dollars. Economic calculation was simple: buy second hand now covering national security deficit, and we see later ( about new aircraft).
Why the Gripen offer worth consideration ;
CSAT's business not directly authorized F-16, but only recommended it. Formally, the parliament should decide by vote approving the proposed acquisition. And if the past two weeks nothing shook Romanian-American trade prospects from closing, an announcement made Thursday at the Embassy of Sweden could put even the Bucharest parliament in thoughts.
In short, Swedes counteract with a new multirole aircraft offer to replace the MiG's: 24 JAS 39 Gripen equipment in exchange for the sum of 1.3 billion dollars. The announcement was made by Jerry Lindbergh (Photo), representing the government in Stockholm in military transactions.
"We are here to ensure the transparency of the procedure and to clarify the issue of Romania's financial inability to equip the air force with new aircraft. That is why we are here to tell you what solutions are in Sweden, Lindbergh began his speech.
"We are talking about a complete package that includes training pilots, technicians, spare parts. We also offer technology transfer, the so-called Gripen User Group, a forum through which countries can participate directly operate our aircraft in Avionics Component Improvement Program. Gripen offers 100% offset, "the Swedish official completed. That everything is fair and square ," Gripen has provided a plan to pay the payments on 15 years with the possibility of missing any payments in the first two years of purchase.
"Gripen and Eurofighter we are unable to deliver, by 2012, 24 new aircraft. The F-16 are readily available, "says Julian Chifu EVZ recently, director of the Center for Conflict Prevention. The Gripen offer is conflicting . The Swedes claim that the first aircraft deliveries can be made within one year after signing the contract, which means that by early 2013, Gripen and could meet commitments to Romania.
Why the Swedes have almost no chance
Swedes have announced that the new offer will be brought before Parliament, so that Romanian legislature can study compared the acquisition of F-16 Gripen aircraft acquisition. The result is, after all data, predictable: on paper, the Europeans offer is, in new circumstances, more convenient.
If Bucharest relied on economic recession just weeks ago for failure to replace the MiG's with new aircraft , Romania today is offered for the same amount circulated in the business of the F-16's , planes which do not need reconditioning. What Sweden seems to lose sight of the moment is the political dimension of equipping the Romanian military.
EVZ sources claimed in March that the six military procurement programs, three are "with dedication" to American or Israeli companies - the "price" informal received for NATO partnership . In these circumstances, although the economic argument is circulated, any counteroffer, no matter how good it is in financial terms, Romania will not frustrate the F-16 purchase.
In addition, long-term prospects have also considered: whether Bucharest intends to buy more aircraft in 15 years, F-35 multirole U.S. next generation , the F-16 deal is inevitable. Even Mark Gitenstein said in an interview EVZ in October 2009 that "We want Romania to buy F-16 and hope that the Romanian government to purchase also F-35.
"You think these guys in the Air Force did not wanted a new Gripen, Eurofighter or a F-35 ? They would have wished it with all their soul, but they said: 'Gentlemen politicians, why do we stretch?'. And so, we take from the mouth to put some one billion to train pilots to make tracks, to make upgrades. Who claims beyond that, merely speaks unrealistic "
Traian Basescu ( Romania president ) , April 12, 2010, at the talk show "The Godfather"
Counter
Stockholm's refuses to surrender
Mats Aberg, Swedish Ambassador in Bucharest hosted the event in which officials from Stockholm and public representatives were Gripen offer new multirole aircraft. Aberg argued, in turn, some interesting statements.
* "We are in contact , for years, with government and presidency for the purchase of Gripen aircraft. So I was surprised when we began to notice that the F-16 deal will be recommended to Parliament. Let me clarify: no one will challenge Romania's right to decide what kind of aircraft purchases. That's the power of leading the country and we do not dispute their choices. What we put into question is the transparency of the procedure, that the former government has assured us to. "
* "To contribute to this transparency, we decided to present our offer of Parliament, so they decide knowingly. We believe that the Gripen offer price is now comparable with the U.S., given that we offer new aircraft. Furthermore, we offer a highly competitive grant, which means that it is important for Romania, in this crisis. "
* "We offset 100%. Not only military, but, for example, and separate programs related to renewable energy. We have a project in this regard. I just hope that Romanian officials to look out our offer and compare with other offers. "
* "There were aircraft business in the past. Some have brought planes unreliable and ended up still on the ground. And pilots have become, in the meantime, very good tennis players, while the aircraft sat on the ground. My message is this: Romanian air force deserves to be supported, not a bunch of tennis players, as good as they might be . "
Source :
Gripen torpileaz? oferta F16: JAS 39 noi, acela?i pre?. ?Merita?i avioane fiabile, nu juc?tori de ping-pong? - Exclusiv EVZ > EVZ.ro
We would have been back in business with regard to the aeronautical industry and that's no small feat.
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