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Ukraine to Purchase 20 Swedish Fighter Jets
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Ukraine to Purchase 20 Swedish Fighter Jets

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Ukraine plans to purchase 20 Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
  • Sweden will also provide 16 older Gripen C/D models as bilateral aid, delivered starting next year.
  • Newer Gripen E/F models are expected from 2030, with Sweden also offering training and maintenance support.

Ukraine intends to purchase 20 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, according to reports. In addition to the planned purchase, Sweden is set to provide 16 older "Gripen C/D" aircraft as bilateral assistance, with deliveries commencing next year.

The newer "Jas 39 Gripen E/F" variants, featuring more powerful engines, extended range, advanced radar, and modern electronics, are anticipated to be ready from 2030. Sweden will also support Ukraine with training and technical maintenance for the aircraft.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced these details during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Uppsala. Zelenskyy stated that the aircraft are equipped with excellent weaponry that will aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Last autumn, Sweden and Ukraine signed a letter of intent allowing Ukraine to acquire up to 150 Swedish fighter jets. Kristersson described the recent agreement as the "first step on this common journey."

Jei Ukraina ฤฏgyvendins planuojamฤ… pirkimฤ…, ล vedija, be to, ketina kaip dviลกalฤ™ pagalbฤ… suteikti 16 โ€žGripen C/Dโ€œ lฤ—ktuvลณ

โ€” Sweden (Statement)Detailing the bilateral aid package of older Gripen aircraft.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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