Archive · 26 Oct 2025
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.
- When
- Announced on October 22 and 25, with deliveries starting in 2026.
- Where
- Sweden and Ukraine
- Why
- To build a formidable air force and protect Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.
- Aircraft Type
- Saab Gripen E
- Number of Jets
- 120-150
- Delivery Start
- 2026
- Cost Per Unit
- $138-$146 million (approx.)
- Maximum Speed
- Mach 2