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Usually it means that such large purchases are approved and financed outside of regular coalition budget negotiations.

Modern jet fighters (Gripen, along with it's predecessors Viggen and Draken included ) operating from roads is a myth. In reality those were specially prepared sections of highways built to airstrip standards, along with all the needed infrastructure, like dispersal areas, refueling pipelines...

Quite common tactic for them, in USA involvement in any procurement process practically guarantees well paid advisor position after retirement.