Saab's Performance Based Logistics contract with the FMV sees it provide a number of different support and MRO services for JAS-39C/D operators in Sweden, Hungary, Czech and Thailand. "The main objective is to continue to deliver outstanding aircraft availability and low lifecycle cost for the Gripen operators," Fredrik Bergkvist, marketing and sales director in Saab's support and services business area told Armada. "Within this contract Saab provides technical services, depot level maintenance, and spare parts. We also provide on-aircraft maintenance and we have recently received authorisation regarding technical training from the Swedish Military Aviation Safety Inspectorate. As a result Saab now provides military technician training for military customers in accordance to a standard similar to what commercial customers work within."