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Saab Gripen Modernize Air Force Hungary

 The 14 Gripen C / D aircraft leased by the Hungarian Air Force will receive an MS20 Block 2 upgrade to improve the radar, communications, and weapons available.

According to Saab's press release, the company's modernization program is the result of negotiations between the Hungarian Government Secretary for Defense Development and the Swedish Defense Vehicle Authority (FMV).

The MS20 Block 2 update contains many improvements. This will significantly improve Gripen's combat and communication capabilities and provide access to a variety of weapons that can be integrated into the Hungarian Air Force (HunAF) Gripen fighter.

Radar

The PS-05 / A Mk 4 radar upgrade has greatly improved sensory ability. This means significant improvements in aerial target tracking range and performance. This improves the ability to detect small targets in the air, improves interference suppression, and opens up new development possibilities in air-to-air and air-to-ground modes.

Communication

The HunAF Gripen Fleet's MS20 Block 2 Upgrade also enhances communication capabilities by improving Link16 (NATO data link) functionality and upgrading voice communications to the latest NATO secure communications standards. The identification function of simultaneous aircraft will also be improved with the introduction of NATO's latest identification friend or foe (IFF) mode 5.

Armament

With this upgrade, Hungary will be able to choose from a wide range of weapons suitable for Gripen. IRIS-T-Infrared Air-to-Air Missile (WVR), GBU-49-Latest Laser Guided Air-to-Air Bomb, "Ryusei"-Air-to-Air Missile. An advanced long-range radar-guided BVRAAM that is superior to other missiles of this type.

"Thanks to the modernization of the Hungarian Gripen aircraft, the operational capabilities of the Hungarian Air Force will be significantly improved. Our staff will work closely with the Swedish side on this particular modernization project and the Gripen aircraft. Thank you for your cooperation over the 15 years of operation, "said Admiral Nandall Killian, HDF Air Force Inspector.

"In the 15 years since the first Gripen landed at Kecskemét Air Force Base, the Hungarian Air Force has taken a step towards becoming one of Europe's leading air forces and is making a real contribution to NATO and EU operations. .. Thanks to these changes made as part of the MS20 Block 2 upgrade, Hungary has a more efficient and powerful aircraft that can compete in every way with other next-generation fighter aircraft. You can, "said Jonas Hjelm, Head of Business at Saab Aeronautics.

After modernization, Hungarian fighters will be on par with the Swedish Gripen C / D, which is considered a modern, efficient and relevant weapon system, and will continue to be used with the new Gripen E.

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