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Ukraine’s highest priority is air defence. To strengthen Ukrainian air defence, Sweden and Ukraine launch a major defence deal, in which Ukraine acquires Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
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During the Press conference with Prime Minister Kristersson and President Zelenskyy.
Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices
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The support package is the largest to date and aims to address Ukraine’s most prioritised needs by strengthening its air defence capability.
Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices
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Prime Minister Kristersson welcomes President Zelenskyy.
Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices
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During the visit Ukraine announced its intention to purchase 20 Gripen E/F aircraft.
Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices
As a first step, the Swedish Government enables the procurement of up to twenty Gripen E/F aircraft, for which Ukraine plans to allocate 2,5 billion euros from the EU´s Ukraine Support Loan. When Ukraine proceeds with the intended purchase, Sweden also aims to donate sixteen Gripen C/D aircraft as bilateral assistance.
Sweden also presented its largest military support package to date. In addition to enabling the donation of Gripen C/D aircraft, it also includes long-range capabilities, ammunition, electronic warfare capabilities and support to innovation.