As part of the procurement arrangements, Saab had offered an offset deal valued at 110 per cent of the cost of the 14 fighters. Initially, Hungary had planned to lease several Batch II aircraft; however, the inability to conduct aerial refuelling and weapons compatibility limitations had generated Hungarian misgivings. The contract was renegotiated and was signed on 2 February 2003 for a total of 14 Gripens, which had originally been A/B standard and had undergone an extensive upgrade process to the NATO-compatible C/D 'Export Gripen' standard. The last aircraft deliveries took place in December 2007.
As part of the procurement arrangements Saab had offered an offset deal valued at 110 per cent of the cost of the 14 fighters Initially Hungary had planned to lease several Batch II aircraft; however the inability to conduct aerial refuelling and weapons compatibility limitations had generated Hungarian misgivings The contract was renegotiated and was signed on 2 February 2003 for a total of 14 Gripens which had originally been A/B standard and had undergone an extensive upgrade process to the NATO-compatible C/D 'Export Gripen' standard The last aircraft deliveries took place in December 2007