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Tvärtom, dokumentet i Wikileaks är USAs ambassadör i Sverige som skickar förslag på argument för att Sverige skulle erbjuda Gripen till ISAF. Det är alltså USAs representant som tror att Sverige skulle se det som gynnsamt att kunna marknadsföra Gripen som combat proven.
Den analysen låter konstig. Mina utdrag från dokumentet nedan (det rekommenderas att läsa hela!):
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Summary
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1. (C) We should ask Sweden to plus up its ISAF operation in
Afghanistan with additional manpower and resources, possibly
including medevac helicopters, JAS Gripen fighters, and
Operational Mentor and Liaison (OMLT) teams.
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1. (C) We should ask Sweden to plus up its ISAF operation in
Afghanistan with additional manpower and resources, possibly
including medevac helicopters, JAS Gripen fighters, and
Operational Mentor and Liaison (OMLT) teams.
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5. (C) Sweden has other potential assets for Afghanistan:
-- Newly acquired HKP 10 Super Puma Medevac Helicopter that
could possibly be deployed in Afghanistan after June 30, when
the NBG completes its commitment.
-- JAS Gripen fighters. Sweden's Armed Forces has publicly
suggested sending JAS Gripen fighter aircraft to Afghanistan.
The Swedish military lobbied for the deployment, arguing
that possible combat experience would be good for the Air
Force -- and enhance the marketability of the Gripen.
-- Military advisers who could possibly relieve U.S.personnel
on OMLT teams working with Afghan forces in ISAF Regional
Command North.
-- Newly acquired HKP 10 Super Puma Medevac Helicopter that
could possibly be deployed in Afghanistan after June 30, when
the NBG completes its commitment.
-- JAS Gripen fighters. Sweden's Armed Forces has publicly
suggested sending JAS Gripen fighter aircraft to Afghanistan.
The Swedish military lobbied for the deployment, arguing
that possible combat experience would be good for the Air
Force -- and enhance the marketability of the Gripen.
-- Military advisers who could possibly relieve U.S.personnel
on OMLT teams working with Afghan forces in ISAF Regional
Command North.
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