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Ukraine signs deal with Sweden to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine and Sweden signed an agreement for the purchase of 16 Swedish Gripen E fighter jets, with deliveries including related equipment, technical assistance, and support.
- Ukraine is also set to receive 16 Gripen C/D fighter jets by early 2027 under previous agreements with Sweden.
- President Zelensky met with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson to discuss the agreement's implementation and broader defense cooperation, including drone initiatives and anti-ballistic capabilities.
- Sweden has been a significant military supporter of Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, providing tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and reconnaissance planes.
- The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a multirole fighter designed for dispersed wartime operations and can carry a wide range of NATO weapons, enhancing Ukraine's combat aviation capabilities.
