US EditionUkraine Expecting Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets
- Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk confirmed the imminent arrival of Swedish Gripen fighter jets to strengthen the air force.
- This marks the first public statement from a high-ranking Ukrainian official about expected Gripen jets alongside aircraft from the United States and France.
- The Gripen is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter known for its advanced capabilities, including short runway operation and compatibility with NATO weaponry.
- Havryliuk indicated that the exact timing and quantity of aircraft would be disclosed only when they are seen in the air over Ukraine.
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Ukraine to receive Gripen fighters for the first time as it bolsters air defenses
Ukraine expects additional deliveries of F-16s, as well as French Mirage and Swedish Gripen jets - the latter for the first time. Gripen fighters could help counter air and drone attacks by Russia. Ukrainian Air Force will form part of “multi-layered” lines of defense against Russian Shaheds and other airborne threats, Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Lt. Gen. Ivan Havryliuk said in an interview with the BBC. Asked on when and how many jets Uk…
The Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defence confirmed that Gripen fighter aircraft are now part of the expected deliveries of Western fighter aircraft to Ukraine.
The Swedish Gripens expand the Ukrainian fleet, increasing the capacity for air defense against Russian incursions. However, the supply of long-range weapons remains a priority for Ukraine.
Sweden to Supply Gripen Jets as Ukraine Builds a Multinational Fighter Fleet
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, confirmed that Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets are now part of the expected Western aircraft supply to Ukraine. His remarks, made in an interview with BBC, indicate that Sweden has joined the list of countries preparing to transfer modern fighter jets to strengthen Ukraine’s air force capabilities. When asked whether the expectation covers all three aircraft types—F-16, Mirag…
Ukraine is awaiting additional supplies of Western aircraft.
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