Gripen E Fighters Officially Ordered By Ukraine
Ukraine has finalized a $2.54 billion agreement with Sweden to acquire 16 Gripen E fighter jets by 2029.
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The brief
Ukraine and Sweden have signed a procurement contract for the delivery of 16 Gripen E fighter jets. The aircraft are expected to be equipped with Meteor missiles to assist with air defense and support for frontline operations.
Reporting from outlets including Reuters, The Guardian, and the Wall Street Journal emphasizes the $2.54 billion valuation of the deal. Coverage from the Ukrainian President’s official website and the Kyiv Post highlights the formal nature of the agreement between the two nations.
Implementation of the contract is scheduled for completion by 2029. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for the commencement of pilot training or the phased delivery schedule of the individual aircraft.
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Quick answers
How many jets are included in the deal?
The agreement covers the procurement of 16 Gripen E fighter jets.
What is the total value of the contract?
The deal is valued at approximately $2.54 billion.
When are the jets expected to arrive?
Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by 2029.
Coverage (10)
- Why Sweden Became One of Ukraine’s Biggest Military Supporters UNITED24 Media · 136d ago
- Ukraine Signs Deal to Buy 16 Gripen E Jets From Sweden Kyiv Post · 136d ago
- Saab signs $2.54 billion Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine Reuters · 136d ago
- Ukraine war briefing: Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv The Guardian · 136d ago
- Gripen E Fighters Officially Ordered By Ukraine TWZ · 136d ago
- Ukraine's defence ministry says Gripen E fighters armed with Meteor missiles will strengthen air defence and frontline support Defence Industry Europe · 136d ago
- Ukraine and Sweden Signed an Agreement for the Procurement of 16 Gripen Fighter Jets Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України · 136d ago
- Ukraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029 Breaking Defense · 136d ago
- Saab Signs $2.5 Billion Deal to Deliver 16 Gripen Fighter Jets to Ukraine WSJ · 136d ago
- Ukraine signs deal with Sweden to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets The Kyiv Independent · 136d ago
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