Ukraine expects to obtain 150 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, the primary of that are as a consequence of arrive subsequent yr, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated.
Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Quote: "Along with Sweden, Ukraine will considerably enhance its fight aviation numbers. That is an bold process and it should be fulfilled.
A historic step has been taken now – an settlement with Sweden on Gripen fighter plane, and that's a sensible choice. We’re relying on 150 such plane for Ukraine, and the primary are anticipated to reach subsequent yr."
Particulars: Zelenskyy stated that Gripens kind a part of future safety ensures and described the settlement as probably the most substantial aviation deal that Ukraine has entered into.
Background:
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson not too long ago introduced the signing of a letter of intent with Zelenskyy on the sale of 100-150 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine.
- Kristersson believes it’s doable to start the provides of Gripen plane to Ukraine inside three years.
- Ukraine's Air Drive famous that Swedish Gripens price lower than comparable plane, are cheaper to keep up and can combine easily into Ukraine's aviation system.
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