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Ukraine and Sweden prepare to sign contracts for the supply of Gripen aircraft - Ministry of Defense

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Ukraine and Sweden are preparing the supply of Gripen fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the details with the leadership of Sweden and Saab.

Ukraine and Sweden prepare to sign contracts for the supply of Gripen aircraft - Ministry of Defense

Ukraine and Sweden are working on the supply of Gripen fighter jets for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As reported by the Ministry of Defense, this is one of the critically important elements for strengthening Ukrainian aviation and air defense, UNN reports.

Ukraine and Sweden are preparing to conclude contracts for the supply of Gripen aircraft 

- the Ministry of Defense reported.

Details

As reported by the Ministry of Defense, the Gripen could become as important an element of protecting Ukrainian skies as the F-15, radars, and electronic warfare. In Stockholm, Ukraine's Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov discussed this with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, Defense Minister Jonson, and representatives of the Saab company.

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Sweden is helping Ukraine protect its skies. For its part, Ukraine provides its partners with the most valuable assets – experience of modern warfare, data, and digital solutions, including DELTA 

- the statement noted.

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