- Ukraine conflict: Russian strikes and NATO alliance response
- Russia directs strikes on Kyiv and warns about retaliation against NATO allies.
- Kyiv is requesting advanced defense systems, including Patriot missiles, from Sweden amid ongoing Russian ballistic attacks and calls for de-escalation from international figures.
- Sweden ordered Gripen E fighter jets for Ukraine as part of the ongoing military aid package.
Sweden to Transfer Gripen Fighter Jets and Missiles to Ukraine
What happened
Sweden announced plans to transfer JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the first Swedish Gripen jets to arrive in February 2027. The transfer, which Stockholm plans to provide free of charge, will include MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles.
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Why it matters
The transfer of advanced air defense systems, such as the Gripen jets, is intended to counter Russian guided aerial bombs (KABs). This military aid demonstrates active coordination between Sweden and Ukraine regarding defense policy.
Sweden had previously ordered Gripen E fighter jets for Ukraine as part of ongoing military aid. Kyiv has been requesting advanced defense systems, including Patriot missiles, amid Russian ballistic attacks.
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Who's involved
- SwedenPlanning the free transfer of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and MBDA Meteor missiles to Ukraine.
- Volodymyr ZelenskyyExpecting the arrival of the Swedish Gripen fighter jets in 2027.
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The entities involved
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Sweden
country in Northern Europe
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Related events
- Two nations are identified as major suppliers of advanced fighter jets.
- Ukraine seeks Swedish systems and Danish components for the ambitious Freyja air defense project, coordinated by the National Security and Defense Council.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading Ukraine's defense efforts.
- Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, while Ukraine's Armed Forces defended the territory.
- Zelenskyy approved Robert Brovdi to lead Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.