Monday, March 8, 2010

South African budget woes

Spotted by Swingrole at Military Photos Forum

AirForces Monthly reports that the South African Gripens will be mainly grounded due a lack of funds.

South African government’s strategic plan for defence for the next three years will see 550 hours flown by the Gripen fleet this year, but reduce to just 250 hours in 2011 and 2012.

(Source)