Saab JAS 39 Gripen
The two-seat Gripen F retains the combat capabilities of the Gripen E and can control unmanned fighter aircraft. Ukraine plans to acquire up to 150 Gripens.
After the failure of the FCAS project, Paris offered Stockholm cooperation in developing a new fighter jet and manufacturing engines. There is currently no official agreement.
Gripen fighter jets are being prepared to defend Ukraine's airspace.
Sweden tested the launch of Taurus from a Gripen C, accelerating the missile’s integration. This is important for future Ukrainian Gripens, but does not mean that Taurus will be transferred.
Sweden conducted the first confirmed launch of a Taurus from a JAS 39 Gripen at the Vidsel test range. Full operational readiness has not yet been achieved.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Swedish and Norwegian counterparts. They discussed support for financing drones, countering ballistic threats, and long-term projects.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
Bulgaria is considering the purchase of used F-16s or Gripens due to delays in new aircraft. Defense Express warns of potential competition for aircraft for Ukraine.
Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara discussed strengthening air defence with the new UK Defence Minister. Ukraine counts on support for the project to supply Gripen fighters and Meteor missiles.
Ukraine should start searching for a replacement for Saab 340 AEW aircraft, which can serve until 2030. Poland is already negotiating the purchase of successors.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced funding of 300 million euros jointly with Sweden for the supply of 16 Gripen E aircraft. The funds will go towards the aircraft, pilot training and infrastructure, with the first aircraft expected in 2029.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the aid announced at "Ramstein" will arrive soon, while other packages will arrive over the coming months. He emphasized the need for anti-ballistic systems and Gripen aircraft to protect against Russian attacks.
Swedish Gripen fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea twice in a single day. The country's airspace was not violated during the incidents.
Zelenskyy announced the opening of six negotiation clusters with the EU in June-July. Discussions with Sweden covered the supply of Gripen fighter jets and air defense systems.
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched more than 2,300 drones and 1,500 aerial bombs at Ukraine. Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the receipt of a new IRIS-T system.
Saab is proposing that Canada manufacture Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine in the event of a procurement deal for these aircraft. The project involves the construction of 20 new airframes.
Russian intelligence services have ramped up the theft of Western technology due to sanctions. Agents are hunting for space developments and defense industry secrets.
Ukraine expects 36 Gripen fighter jets equipped with long-range Meteor missiles. The new weaponry will help drive back Russian aircraft and reduce strikes by guided aerial bombs (KABs).
Sweden has begun training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen and is preparing the transfer of aircraft with Meteor missiles. The training program will expand as early as this autumn.
Vadym "Karaya" Voroshylov is mastering the Swedish Gripen fighter jets and rates them highly. The first batch of aircraft equipped with Meteor missiles is expected in December or January.
Ukraine will receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets equipped with long-range Meteor missiles. The new equipment will allow for the effective deterrence of Russian KAB-carrying aircraft away from the front lines.
AFU pilots have begun training on Swedish aircraft. The President expects the first fighter jets to arrive in Ukraine as early as December or January.
Sweden allocates $2. 7 billion for drones and Gripen aircraft for Ukraine. The first fighter jets are planned to be received within the next ten months.
Ukraine has agreed that it can purchase up to 20 Gripen E/F fighters for 2. 5 billion euros from an EU loan. Sweden is also expected to transfer 16 Gripen C/D aircraft as aid.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Sweden to prepare a new defense package. Strengthening Ukraine's aviation with Gripen fighter jets will be discussed.
Stockholm is preparing the transfer of Jas 39 C/D aircraft and negotiations for the sale of the E version. Payment will be made using European Union credit funds.
Sybiha discussed Gripen fighter jets and EU accession in Sweden. Stockholm will support the opening of all negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of June.
Mexico plans to purchase 12 fighter jets to modernize its fleet. Choosing Gripen aircraft could create a backlog and hinder Ukraine's rapid rearmament.