Czech govt approves money for Gripen fighters lease until 2027

The Czech government approved the financing of Gripen fighters supersonic aircraft and it will provide funds, including withholding tax and VAT, for them in 2015-27.
The government decided to extend the lease of Gripen fighters by Sweden until 2027 in March.
According to the new lease contract, the aircraft will be upgraded.
The Defence Ministry says systems of the data transmission of information in the NATO format, systems of secret voice connection, night vision, and others will be obtained.
Further training of the Czech ground and flying personnel and the gaining of unnecessary ammunition are also counted with.
In Mardch the government approved an extension of the contract under which the Czech Republic is now leasing 14 Gripens, until 2027, with a two-year option.
The annual instalments are to be about one third lower compared with the current contract. The valid lease will expire in 2015.
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