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Ukraine will receive up to 150 Gripen fighters featuring advanced electronic warfare and AESA radar, enabling a shift to offensive air operations within three years, Swedish officials said.
- This week, Sweden and Ukraine signed a letter of intent for Ukraine's Air Force to acquire between 120 and 150 Saab JAS-39E Gripen fighters, with deliveries expected within three years.
- Designed for dispersed operations, the Saab JAS-39E Gripen appeals because it matches Ukraine's agile basing strategy and includes DRFM, Doppler and Noise signal generators prioritized by Ukraine's Air Force.
- Training that began in 2023 means a cadre of pilots is already familiar with the Gripen, allowing roughly 20 weeks of training without pulling active crews off missions; each Gripen‑E carries an AESA radar, a major upgrade for Ukraine's Air Force.
- The shift to offensive-capable aircraft means Ukraine's Air Force must reconfigure bases and manage integration challenges while conducting missions closer to Russian air defences.
- Amid expanded Swedish support, officials noted Sweden approved a €989 million military support package shortly after joining NATO and launched Glimt earlier this year, highlighting active backing for Ukraine.
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Zelensky declared a "historic move".
Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen aircraft from Sweden, the first of which should arrive next year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today.
Ukraine is expected to receive 150 Gripen jet planes from Sweden, the first of which will come next year, said President Volodimir Zelenski.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the first of 150 Swedish Gripen fighters will appear next year.
Zelenskyy: We counting on 150 Gripen aircraft for Ukraine, first ones should arrive next year
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Swedish Gripen E fighters are capable of significantly strengthening Ukraine’s combat aviation, our country is counting on 150 such aircraft, the first ones should arrive next year.
Swedish PM backs Ukraine in virtual meet, announces potential export deal for Gripen fighter jets to Kiev
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, participated in a virtual meeting hosted by UK PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on the peace negotiations for Ukraine. He also shared the news of Sweden o potentially export 100-150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.
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