South Africa: Hawks, Gripen Planes 'Met Requirements'

The Hawks and Gripen aircraft acquired through the 1999 arms deal have proven highly deployable and adaptable, the Seriti Commission of Inquiry heard on Monday.

The aircraft were flexible enough to meet requirements, said SA Air Force combat systems director Brigadier General John William Bayne.

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