{"id":1285,"date":"2025-09-29T18:05:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=1285"},"modified":"2025-09-29T18:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:05:42","slug":"ukraine-to-receive-swedish-grip-fighter-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/main-news\/ukraine-to-receive-swedish-grip-fighter-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukraine will receive Gripen JAS 39 fighters for the first time - what is known<\/h2>\n

Kyiv, 29 September 2025<\/strong> - The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has officially confirmed that Ukraine expects to receive Swedish fighter jets Gripen<\/strong>. This was stated by Deputy Defence Minister Ivan Havryliuk in an interview with the BBC.<\/p>\n

Here is the key thing we know about this prospect.<\/p>\n

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What exactly does the supply involve<\/h2>\n
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    According to Havryliuk, The exact dates and number of aircraft have not been announced yet<\/strong> - \u00abWait until you see them in the sky over Ukraine\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ukraine also expects additional deliveries of F-16 and French Mirage<\/strong> - is a comprehensive upgrade of aviation capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    At the same time, Sweden has reservations: the government states that sale of Gripen E\/F fighters is possible only after the end of the war<\/strong>, The Ukrainian government has been trying to avoid a direct military escalation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    But the Swedish manufacturer Saab is already expressing confidence in the future: the company is preparing to transfer 14 assault versions of the Gripen C\/D<\/strong> Ukraine in the future.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Context and previous decisions<\/h2>\n
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      As early as 2024, Sweden suspended plans to transfer the Gripen to Ukraine, under pressure from allies who are focusing on a standardised F-16 platform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In September 2024, Sweden announced that it would \u00abprepare Gripen for a possible transfer in the future\u00bb - some preparations are already underway.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In 2025, Sweden has also offered to redeploy up to eight of its Gripen fighter jets to Poland as part of NATO's air policing mission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Benefits and challenges<\/h2>\n

      Benefits for Ukraine<\/h3>\n
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        Combat capabilities.<\/strong> The Gripen is a 4th generation multi-role combat aircraft with decent performance in air-to-air and air-to-surface missions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Adaptation to field conditions.<\/strong> The Gripen is believed to be able to operate from less prepared airfields, which is important in conditions of damaged runways or frontline bases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Flexibility in logistics.<\/strong> Due to the lack of need for super-large support and maintenance resources, upgrades and spare parts can be simpler in the context of military logistics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Challenges and risks<\/h3>\n
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          Legal and political aspects.<\/strong> Selling aircraft to a country at war is a complex decision from the perspective of international law, politics and security.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Staff training.<\/strong> Ukrainian pilots and technicians will need to undergo significant training to use the system effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Compatible with air defence and weapons systems.<\/strong> It is necessary to integrate Gripen with existing Ukrainian systems and those of Western allies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Partners' priorities.<\/strong> Some allies are already investing in the F-16 as a standardised platform - this may affect how much Sweden wants to promote the Gripen as an alternative.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          What's next?<\/h2>\n
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            Official confirmation of date and quantity<\/strong> - This is the main information that the Ukrainian army and society are waiting for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Agreement between governments<\/strong> - The political, legal and contractual aspects of the transfer need to be regulated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Start of training<\/strong> - Ukraine can already intensify Gripen pilot training.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Integration into combat use<\/strong> - deployment of aircraft in real operations, taking into account air control, logistics, air defence and cooperation with allies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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