Gripen E/F sale to Ukraine possible only after war ends

Sweden Open to Supplying Gripen Jets to Ukraine

Sweden is open to supplying the latest version of Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, but deliveries would only occur once the war with Russia ends, Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Breaking Defense. Jonson said Ukraine has expressed interest in the Gripen E, now operated by Sweden and Brazil.  He emphasized that any potential acquisition “depends” on the war in Ukraine ending and that the deal “must be a long-term development.” While Gripen E deliv…

Gripen E/F sale to Ukraine possible only after war ends

Sweden has indicated it is open to selling Saab Gripen fighters to Ukraine once the war with Russia ends.   Speaking at the MSPO defense show in Poland, Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Breaking Defense that the Gripen E/F, the newest variant of the Swedish fighter, could be a potential option for Ukraine in the long term. Jonson stressed, however, that any such deal would only be possible after hostilities ceased.  This is not the first time th…