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Swedish aerospace company Saab signed a contract on June 30 to supply Ukraine with 16 new-build JAS 39 Gripen E fighters, valued at approximately $2.5 billion. The deal is part of a broader October framework that could eventually reach 150 aircraft. Deliveries of the new fighters are scheduled for 2029 and 2030, financed through the European Union's Ukraine loan facility. Additionally, 16 donated Gripen C/Ds from Swedish stocks will arrive starting in early 2027. The Gripen represents the fifth generation of Saab's fighter lineage, a 78-year history of Swedish designs built around dispersed highway basing and rapid turnaround, following the Saab 29 Tunnan, Saab 32 Lansen, Saab 35 Draken, and Saab 37 Viggen.
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Saab signed a contract on June 30 to supply Ukraine with 16 new-build JAS 39 Gripen E fighters, in a deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion. The agreement stems from an October framework that could eventually cover up to 150 aircraft.
Delivery Timeline
- Gripen C/D models: 16 donated aircraft from Swedish stocks, arriving from early 2027
- Gripen E models: 16 new-build fighters, with deliveries scheduled in 2029 and 2030
Financing
The contract will be financed through the European Union’s Ukraine loan facility.
Background on the Gripen
The Gripen represents the fifth generation in Saab’s fighter lineage, which includes:
- Saab 29 Tunnan
- Saab 32 Lansen
- Saab 35 Draken
- Saab 37 Viggen
This 78-year legacy of Swedish fighter design has been built around dispersed highway basing, rapid turnaround capabilities, and licensed engines—most recently General Electric’s F414.
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Sweden and Ukraine Sign $2.5B Deal for 16 Gripen E Fighter Jets