10 months ago
Ukraine Secures Gripen Jet Deal with Sweden for Air Force Boost
Ukraine is getting new fighter jets from Sweden called Gripen E. These are fast, lightweight planes with advanced technology.
The deal is for 120-150 planes, with the first ones arriving in 2026.
The planes can fly a long way and carry special weapons.
The Ukrainian president called it a 'historic step' and the largest deal for combat aircraft for Ukraine to date.
Some of the money for the planes might come from money that was frozen from Russia, but that's still being decided.
Ukraine has agreed to purchase 120-150 Saab Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden.
Deliveries of the Gripen E are expected to begin in 2026.
The deal is part of a broader security agreement between the two nations.
The Gripen E is a lightweight, multi-role combat aircraft developed by Saab AB.
The deal could potentially use frozen Russian assets to fund the purchase.
- Who
- Ukraine and Sweden
- What
- Ukraine secured a deal to purchase 120-150 Saab Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden.
- Where
- Sweden and Ukraine
- When
- Announced on October 22 and 25, with deliveries starting in 2026.
- Why
- To build a formidable air force and protect Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.
Key facts
- Aircraft Type
- Saab Gripen E
- Number of Jets
- 120-150
- Delivery Start
- 2026
- Cost Per Unit
- $138-$146 million (approx.)
- Maximum Speed
- Mach 2
Quotes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
The President of Ukraine.
“There has never been such a large-scale agreement on combat aircraft for Ukraine.”
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“A historic achievement.”
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