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Ukraine to acquire Gripen fighters as Sweden accelerates older-jet deliveries

Ukraine is set to buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets, while Sweden plans to donate older aircraft sooner. The Gripen-Meteor combination could improve Ukraine's ability to counter Russian glide bombs.

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The transfer would strengthen Ukraine's air-defense and strike capabilities in its war with Russia.

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  1. Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner ↗defensenews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

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