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Saab Eyes Gripen Factory in Ukraine, CEO Says

Summary by Kyiv Post
After a letter of intent was signed to make 100-150 Swedish Gripen fighters for Ukraine, the manufacturer is reportedly considering an assembly plant in Ukraine to cope with the demand.

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The Swedish defense company would sell up to 150 fighter jets to Ukraine, which could be assembled at the planned plant.

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Swedish aircraft and weapons maker Saab (SAABb.ST) is considering opening a factory in Ukraine to produce its Gripen fighter jets in the future, the report said, after Stockholm and Kiev signed a declaration of intent to sell Ukraine 100 to 150 of the latest generation E-series Gripen fighters over the next 10 to 15 years.

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In the future, Ukraine will rely on Swedish fighter jets instead of US models. Experts speak of a strategic decision.

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A few days after the signing of a letter of intent, Ukraine and Sweden have formalized a "historical" contract that will allow the country invaded by Russia to strengthen its fleet of combat aircraft from January 2026 onwards.

Saab is set to open a final assembly plant in Ukraine as part of a proposed deal for Kiev to buy up to 150 Gripen fighter jets, according to…More...

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indiandefensenews.in broke the news in on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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