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Ukraine and Sweden agreed to up to 150 Gripen E jets, with delivery expected next year.
Ukrainian pilot Vadym Voroshylov, a Hero of Ukraine, praised the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen E as the ideal fighter jet, saying he would “sell his soul” for it.
This follows a letter of intent between Ukraine and Sweden for up to 150 Gripen E jets, designed for high-intensity combat, including operations from damaged airfields, rapid turnaround, and compatibility with both U.S. and European weapons.
The Gripen is also among the most cost-effective modern fighters to operate.
Saab has offered to build a final assembly plant in Ukraine and may relocate production.
President Zelenskyy expects first deliveries as early as next year, though details remain unclear.
Ukrainian pilots are already training on the aircraft as part of efforts to modernize the air force, which still relies on aging MiG-29s and limited Western jets.
Ucrania y Suecia acordaron hasta 150 aviones Gripen E, con una entrega prevista para el próximo año.