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Colombia Invests $3.65B in Gripen Jets Amid Violence

4/3/2025

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Colombia is set to modernize its air force with the purchase of 16 Saab 39 Gripen fighter jets, valued at $3.65 billion, under President Gustavo Petro. This strategic move comes in response to escalating violence from armed groups and follows the dismissal of proposals from the U.S. and France, promising not just military upgrades but also social development initiatives.

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Colombia is set to modernize its air force with the purchase of 16 Saab 39 Gripen fighter jets, valued at $3.65 billion, under President Gustavo Petro. This strategic move comes in response to escalating violence from armed groups and follows the dismissal of proposals from the U.S. and France, promising not just military upgrades but also social development initiatives.