US EditionUkraine Could Get 150 Advanced Swedish Fighter Jets Under Just-Signed Deal
The agreement could become Sweden’s largest aircraft export with up to 150 Gripen jets to bolster Ukraine’s air defense starting in 2026, officials said.
- On Oct 22, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden signed a letter of intent to sell 100 to 150 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelensky visited Saab's Linkoping factory.
- Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said the Gripen supply had been considered for two years but paused so Ukraine could focus on introducing American F-16 fighters.
- With around 280 produced to date, Saab produces the Gripen E at Linkoping and is increasing capacity to 20-30 planes per year.
- For now, Swedish officials said the letter of intent has not yet produced a formal contract, and deliveries could span 10 to 15 years while the first aircraft takes about three years.
- Kristersson said the cooperation strengthens both Sweden and Ukraine and makes the region safer, while Zelensky called the Gripen a priority and confirmed interest in joint drone production with Saab.
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By Brad Lendon, CNN NATO's newest member, Sweden, is willing to sell up to 150 of its most advanced fighter jets to Ukraine, the first offer from an alliance member to supply a significant number of fighters to Kyiv as it seeks to modernize its small and aging air force. The agreement signed Wednesday by Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is a letter of understanding, meaning the exact terms, costs, and delivery dates …
By Brad Lendon, CNN NATO's newest member, Sweden, is willing to sell up to 150 of its most advanced fighter jets to Ukraine, the first offer from an alliance member to supply a significant number of fighters to Kyiv as it seeks to modernize its small and aging air force. The agreement signed Wednesday by Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is a letter of understanding, meaning the exact terms, costs, and delivery dates …
Up to 150 Swedish jets will form tomorrow's Ukrainian aviation. One of the many systems Kiev is choosing to build a deterrent against Moscow
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