Sweden does not rule out paying for Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine with frozen Russian assets
Kyiv • UNN
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that payment for 100-150 Jas Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine is possible using frozen Russian assets. The cost of 100 Jas Gripen E model aircraft is estimated at $8.5 billion.
The key question after the announcement of Ukraine's intention to purchase 100-150 Swedish Jas Gripen fighters is how the possible deal can be paid for. Sweden's Minister of Defense Pål Jonson says it can be paid for using frozen Russian assets, writes UNN with reference to SVT Nyheter.
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The cost of a Jas Gripen E model is estimated at approximately 800 million kronor ($80.1 million). Thus, an order for 100 aircraft would cost 80 billion kronor ($8.5 billion).
We are considering the possibility of using frozen Russian assets
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The declaration of intent, which Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed on Wednesday, does not specify how many Jas Gripens Ukraine intends to purchase. The figure of 100 to 150 was communicated verbally.