Swedish Sabreliner to be decommissioned and new bizjet acquired

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Swedish Sabreliner to be decommissioned and new bizjet acquired

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https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTIC ... HTML&src=0

FMV current VoV resource Sabreliner 40A with military designation TP86, has participated in FMV materiel development since 1980 and has been a crucial asset for both the own EWS (Electronic Warfare System) testing for the Gripen and validation of FOI's SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) -research. It has also participated in the Armed Forces' exercise and pilot training activities and in recent years has had permission for passenger transport. Aircraft TP86 will be decommissioned Q4 2023 :cry: due to age and lack of availability of spare parts; therefore, FMV has procured and acquired a used civil business jet that will fulfill the function as a replacement. After the completion of the adaptations, the purpose is to continue to support the Armed Forces' materiel development during at least the period 2024-2035, but it is likely that the resource will be airworthy for another number of years. Support to the Armed Forces will thus take place with a renewed flying VoV resource with upgraded capabilities for verification and validation of future materiel systems within the Armed Forces.

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