US EditionGripen Fighter Jet Manufacturer Considers Establishing a Plant in Ukraine.
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In the future, Ukraine will rely on Swedish fighter jets instead of US models. Experts speak of a strategic decision.
Swedish arms company Saab is ready to open a final assembly plant for Gripen fighter jets in Ukraine. However, there is one condition.
Swedish company Saab may establish a factory in Ukraine to produce Gripen fighter jets. Kiev could order up to 150 of the planes, which would give a huge boost to the Swedish military industry, writes 444, citing the Financial Times.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed a letter of intent last week to purchase the fighter jets, but the form of financing has not yet been finalized.
Gripen fighter jet manufacturer considers establishing a plant in Ukraine.
Swedish defense firm Saab is exploring the possibility of opening a factory in Ukraine to produce Gripen fighters. “During a war, it’s not easy, but it would be great to have at least final assembly and testing of the aircraft in Ukraine, and later, possibly, partial production”, the company stated. If an agreement between Saab and Ukraine to provide 100 to 150 of the latest Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters is finalized, it could double Saab’s prod…
In the future, the Ukrainian army will rely on Swedish fighter aircraft instead of US-American models. Experts speak of a strategic decision. Ukraine and Sweden agree on a Memorandum of Understanding for the delivery of Gripen fighter jets. Picture: imago-images.deThe Ukrainian army will now rely on Swedish fighter aircraft instead of US-American models. Experts speak of a strategic decision.
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