The Shifting Sands of Air Superiority: Sweden’s Gripen vs. US F-16 in Thailand

Sweden's Gripen vs. US F-16: Thailand's Air Power Decision

The year is 2005. A palpable tension hangs in the humid Bangkok air, not just from the tropical climate, but from a high-stakes decision gripping the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). For decades, the skies over Thailand had been dominated by American might, epitomized by the venerable F-16 Fighting Falcon. But now, a challenger, sleek … Read more