Ukraine Gripen Fighter Jet Deal Could Be Signed Within Months, Defence ...
Officials said financing talks are progressing and Ukraine could announce a Gripen deal in a few months.
- On Thursday, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson and Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov met in Stockholm to advance Gripen fighter jet contract talks, with Jonson stating, "Negotiations are ongoing and they're going well."
- Ukraine developed a financing plan for the project after the countries signed a letter of intent last year for up to 150 Saab-made Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, addressing previous funding concerns.
- Fedorov stressed that contributions to Giraffe radars and RBS missiles are "strengthening the protection of the skies," while long-range 155 mm artillery ammunition remains a key priority this year for battlefield needs.
- Saab aims to reach 20 aircraft annually within one year as production expands, though Jonson noted that specific challenges regarding training, financing, and system complexity remain despite recent progress.
- Following Hungary's recent reversal of its veto on a European Union 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, Saab CEO Micael Johansson expressed hope that a deal could be signed this year.
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Ukraine proposes “Brave Sweden” to Stockholm and moves toward finalizing Gripen contracts
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says he held a series of meetings in Sweden focused on expanding military assistance to Ukraine, technological cooperation, and preparing new defense contracts. Another key topic was the supply of Gripen aircraft. Ukraine currently has agreements for the delivery of 150 Gripen fighter jets and 100 Rafale aircraft. During the visit, Fedorov met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Defense Minist…
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If Ukraine quickly gains access to Swedish Gripen planes, they could change the situation in the war against Russia, according to the country's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. - They could be a "game changer," Fedorov tells TT.
A Gripen deal with Ukraine could be announced within a couple of months. This was stated by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a visit to Sweden. "It will be good news for our country and your country, but bad news for Russia," he says.
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