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Sweden adopts air force strategy for deep strikes if Russia attacks

Sweden’s armed forces have adopted a new concept for using the country’s air force in the event of a Russian attack, including airstrikes against enemy rear areas, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 3.

4 October, 01:12 PM

Ukraine, Sweden sign 16 Gripen deal

The Ukrainian and Swedish governments have agreed on a sale of 16 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E aircraft to Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 30.

30 June, 07:56 PM

Swedish jets intercept Russian warplanes over Baltic Sea

Swedish rapid reaction forces scrambled twice to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea near Sweden's borders, Nordic Defence Sector reported, citing a statement from the Swedish Armed Forces on June 12.

13 June, 02:06 PM

Ukraine could receive up to 129 Western fighter jets by 2030

Ukraine could receive up to 129 Western fighter jets from its allies by 2030, including F-16s, Mirages and Gripens, according to an analysis published by Defense Express on June 1.

1 June, 03:27 PM

Ukraine expects first Gripen jets within 10 months

Kyiv expects to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets within 10 months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint press briefing with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on May 28.

28 May, 07:56 PM

Swedish Gripen deal gives Ukraine a new weapon against Russia’s glide bombs

Sweden and Ukraine have signed an agreement for the delivery of 150 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, including 16 C/D-model aircraft expected to arrive in Ukraine in early 2027 and 22 of the newest E-model jets by 2030.

28 May, 07:26 PM

Zelenskyy vows to buy 150 Gripen jets as Ukraine seeks EU-backed loan

Ukraine’s planned purchase of all 150 Gripen fighter jets covered by its agreement with Sweden will rely on financing from a EUR 90 billion ($108 million) loan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a news conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on May 28.

28 May, 05:44 PM

Swedish Gripen tracks Russian submarine moving toward the Baltic Sea

A Swedish Armed Forces Saab JAS 39 Gripen intercepted a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat Strait, the military said on its website on Apr. 11.

11 April, 10:05 PM

Ukraine’s deal for 150 Gripens, 100 Rafales could total $60 billion

Ukraine’s planned purchase of 150 Swedish JAS 39E/F Gripen fighters and 100 French Dassault Rafale jets could cost roughly EUR50 billion ($59.6 billion), Defense Express reported Feb. 9.

9 February, 09:55 PM

Air Force pilot details combat use of French Mirage jet

A Mirage 2000 pilot and aviation technicians highlighted the French jet’s effectiveness on the battlefield and stressed the need for continued international support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, the Air Force said in a video published on Nov. 26.

26 November 2025, 04:48 PM

Ukraine’s Air Force shows Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission

Ukraine’s Air Force released video, showing a French Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission, the service’s press office said on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 05:51 PM

Sweden may pay for part of Ukraine’s Gripen deal

Sweden could fund part of Ukraine’s purchase of up to 150 Saab Gripen E aircraft through its military aid program, Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Reuters on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 11:56 PM

Ukraine has not yet received long-range Meteor missile due to lack of compatible jet — Defense Express

Despite promises from its partners, Ukraine still has not received a long-range air-to-air missile that could shift the balance in the skies, Defense Express reported on Oct. 29.

29 October 2025, 04:38 PM

Ukraine may buy Gripen fighter jets using frozen Russian assets — Swedish PM

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said that Ukraine may purchase Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets using funds from frozen Russian assets, The Guardian reported.

23 October 2025, 04:09 PM

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden for defense talks and factory visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Sweden to meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Linköping, home to defense company Saab’s facilities, the Swedish government announced on Oct. 22.

22 October 2025, 11:46 AM

Ukraine discusses Gripen and Eurofighter jets with partners

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that Ukraine is in talks with its partners about acquiring Gripen and Eurofighter jets. He made the announcement during an interview with the Rada TV channel on Sep. 21.

22 September 2024, 07:31 PM

Ukraine declines Swedish Gripen jet offer, prefers F-16s

Sweden was prepared to provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets, but Kyiv has currently declined the offer, Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Tobias Billström said in an interview with Voice of America on July 10.

11 July 2024, 01:28 PM

Sweden no longer considering arming Ukraine with Gripen jets

Ukraine still needs Swedish Gripen fighter jets, despite Stockholm halting the program exploring the feasibility of transferring them to Kyiv, Ukrainian Ambassador to Sweden Andrii Plakhotniuk said on May 29.

29 May 2024, 08:39 PM

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