Posted on 02/08/2011 3:46:55 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
At a press briefing on the eve of Aero India 2011 here in Bangalore, Saab which is pitching the Gripen fighter jet for the USD 11 billion Air Force Multi-Role Combat Aircraft competition promised Swedish Ministry of Defence official Mr. Hakan Jevrell promised true and full technology transfer.
Mr Hakan Jevrell, representing the Swedish government, focused his message on full support, long term co-operation, full and true technology transfer, zero-corruption and high levels of integrity. In addition to Mr. Hakan Jevrell, the press briefing featured Mr. Hakan Bushke, CEO of Saab and Mr. Inderjit Sial who is the country head for Saab in India.
Saab CEO Mr. Hakan Bushke complemented Mr. Jevrell's message by announcing the creation of a Research and Development center in India which would be operational in five years with 300-500 Indian engineers. His message stressed on the importance of India as a design and manufacturing hub in addition to being a genuine large long-term market.
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high levels of integrity, unlike the Bofors artillery
scandal?
The Saab Gripen, delivering yesterday’s technology today, for a secure tomorrow.
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