We have the first document signed between our countries, paving the way for Ukraine to acquire a substantial fleet of Swedish-made fighter jets—Gripens,” Kristersson stated in a Ukrainian news release about the aircraft sale. “And these are great aircraft, strong aviation platforms capable of performing a wide range of missions. Everyone can see what threats they help counter.”
Ukraine expects it will receive at least 100 Saab Gripen-Es, and CNN reported that the country could receive as many as 150 of the fourth-generation fighter jets. It aims to achieve “first tangible results” for the aircraft transfer and training next year, though additional details on costs and delivery dates have yet to be reported.
